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Sex Offender Related Activities 2019
Sex Offender Registrations 371

Sex Offender Address Change 121
Sex Offender Compliance Checks 149

Community Notifications 83
Warrants (Failure to Register & Failure to Notify) 38
Arrests (Based Upon Warrants) 32

Total Sex Offender Related Activities: 794

Domestic Violence/Law Enforcement Advocate

The Domestic Violence/ Law Enforcement Advocate is tasked with providing
enhanced services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse.
The advocate position is funded entirely by federal grants, and personnel are
provided to the police department by the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center.
The advocate refers victims of domestic violence, as well as family members
when required, for services such as counseling, legal assistance and shelter
placement. In an effort to coordinate and streamline services, the advocate works
with many outside agencies such as the RI Attorney General’s Office, Day One,
Cranston Community Action, Tri-Town Community Action, DCYF, and
Department of Elderly Affairs.

When requested, the advocate also provides written correspondence, telephone
contact and “in person” support to and on behalf of, any victim who is serviced by
the Cranston Police Department. The advocate also provides “in-person” support
during interviews with investigators, as well as accompaniment to court hearings.
Once the case has been assigned, all advocate services are voluntary after the
initial telephone contact is made with a victim.

In addition to support services, the Law Enforcement Advocate participates in
trainings and workshops throughout communities in Rhode Island, in an effort to
enhance awareness of domestic and sexual abuse related crimes.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th
2019 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total
Incidents of Domestic Violence 90 95 112 91 388
Victims Services Referred 83 87 106 93 379

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