COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION IPV – Recommendation 3 Recommendation Summary: Primary Public Body:

2023 • As with intent 1, no information was provided to indicate an evaluation was conducted, or what specific data/findings were relied upon to assess the success which warranted the permanency of the program. [...] 2023 • Manitoba Justice reported piloting the program in Winnipeg was in response to the large volume of referrals in Winnipeg, adding the same program may not meet the unique needs of other communities. [...] The Department suggested a fraction of the number of referrals that come to communities may be best supported by engagement with existing resources to meet the needs of children and youth exposed to IPV. [...] • Manitoba Justice reports the DVSS program is still early in its roll out and was specifically designed with the WPS and, therefore, may not be possible to expand to other policing agencies in the same way without their partnership and agreement. [...] 2023 • Manitoba Justice indicated an informal and early review of the program demonstrates the pilot phase has shown success in providing early intervention through tandem response with Victim Services and WPS, as well as streamlining services and reducing the wait time to connect to a Victim Services worker.