Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence

fatality reviews

“So it would help to set up the norm that we don’t tolerate abusive behavior as a culture. We need a culture shift towards supporting survivors and not condoning abuse.” —survivor

It Happened in our Town: Whatcom County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report

Published Oct 2013

The Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence (DV Commission) and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) collaborated to convene a Domestic Violence Fatality Review (DVFR) Panel in Whatcom County. The DV Commission, WSCADV, and the DVFR Panel worked together to learn about and improve our community response to lethal domestic violence incidents in Whatcom County. The Whatcom County Domestic Violence Fatality Review (DVFR) Panel conducted a formal, in-depth review of three intimate partner homicide cases to learn about and improve our community response to domestic violence.

 
Candle vigil illustration by Shew Designs

Candle vigil illustration by Shew Designs