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Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Records

 Series
Identifier: 3605-02

Scope and Contents Note

Records relating to the development, revision, and implementation of a strategic plan addressing the City's criminal justice response to domestic violence. Two iterations of the plan were published, the first in 2005 and the second in 2009. It addressed prevention, advocacy, prosecution, and other aspects of the City's approach to domestic violence. Records cover the development and revision of the documents as well as tracking of timelines and goals to align City practices with the plans.

The two strategic plans are cataloged in the Published Documents Collection: 2005-2009 Strategic Plan on Seattle's Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence (Document 12109) and Strategic Plan: Seattle's Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, 2010-2012"(Document 12504).

Dates

  • Creation: 2003-2008

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. DHR administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records relating to the development, revision, and implementation of a strategic plan addressing the City's criminal justice response to domestic violence.

Title
Guide to the Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Records
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
EAD Location
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv114209

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 94728
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle 98124-4728 USA US