Data Collection Form

DVFRB Data Collection Form 2026

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Victim Information

Name
Address
Gender
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Marital Status
Education Level

Employed?
Occupational Category

Military Service
Military Discharge

Disability
Victim Had Living Children
If victim has living children, please list the following:
Name (first and last)
Age
Sex
 
Was the perpetrator the natural parent of any of the children?
If yes, please place an asterisk (*) next to each child
Diagnosis or treatment for mental health
Substance abuse (alcohol/drugs) history?
If "yes" to a history of substance abuse, please list

Perpetrator Information

Perpetrator Name
Address
Gender
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Marital Status
Education Level

Employed?
Occupational Category

Military Service
Military Discharge

Disability
Has been married other than to victim
Had child(ren) in his/her custody?
If yes to any of above, please list the following:
Name (first and last)
Age
Sex
 
Diagnosis or treatment for mental health
Substance abuse (alcohol/drugs) history?
If "yes" to a history of substance abuse, please list

Relationship of Victim and Perpetrator

Relationship of Perpetrator to Victim

Did the victim and perpetrator have an intimate relationship?
Did the perpetrator have victim performing any manner of prostitution, escort services, or other activity of a sexual nature outside of any intimate relationship between themselves?
Did the victim ever live with perpetrator in the same home?
Did the victim ever live with perpetrator in the year prior to death?
At the time of the death, were the victim and perpetrator living together?
At the time of the death, were the victim and perpetrator separated?

Medical Examiner Information for Victim

Manner of death
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address of incident
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Certifier

Autopsy performed?
Place of Incident

2,000 word limit
HIV/AIDS?
History of other illness?
Toxicology investigation?
Toxicology Findings
Pregnant at the time of victim's death?
Rape kit performed/smears and/or swabs taken?
Evidence of recent sexual activity?
Evidence of recent sexual trauma?
Type of weapon/method used (check all that apply)

Body part(s) affected

Did perpetrator commit suicide?
If yes or attempted
How
When
Where
 
Was a suicide note left?
Did perpetrator previously attempt suicide?

Complete For Perpetrator Only If Perpetrator Is Also Deceased

Manner of Death
Address of Death
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Certifier

Autopsy performed?
Place of suicide

Maximum of 2,000
HIV/AIDS?
History of other illness(es)
Toxicology investigation?
Toxicology Findings
Pregnant at the time of suicide?
Rape kit performed/smears and/or swabs taken?
Evidence of recent sexual activity?
Evidence of recent sexual trauma?
Type of weapon/method used (check all that apply)

Body part(s) affected

Law Enforcement Information

Perpetrator/suspected perpetrator identified?
Perpetrator arrested for homicide of victim
Other victims/persons injured, excluding the perpetrator?
If yes, please list the individuals
First name
Last name
Age
 
Who owned weapon used?

If gun

Was perpetrator known to carry or possess a weapon?
Did child(ren) witness homicide?
If perpetrator committed suicide, did child(ren) witness suicide?

History of Domestic Violence Between Victim and Perpetrator

Prior reports to the police (including 911 calls) by victim alleging domestic violence by the perpetrator?
Other reports to family, friends, coworkers, or community by victim alleging domestic violence by perpetrator?
If yes, who
First name
Last name
 
Did victim ever experience domestic violence-related injuries received from perpetrator?
Was there any known history of the perpetrator being abusive to animals?
Were there any known allegations of stalking by the perpetrator?
Did the victim ever allege the perpetrator made death threats against the victim prior to the event?
Were there any known death threats by the perpetrator against any of his/her child(ren)?
Were there any known prior suicide threats by the perpetrator?

Allegations By Perpetrator

Prior reports to the police (including 911 calls) by the perpetrator alleging domstic violence by the victim
Other reports to family, friends, coworkers, or community by the perpetrator alleging domstic violence by the victim
If yes, who
First name
Last name
 
Did perpetrator ever experience domestic violence-related injuries received from the victim?

Court History

Perpetrator's Criminal Record

At the time of the event, prior domestic violence-related criminal history of the perpetrator
Place an asterisk (*) next to all cases where victim is same person as victim
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
 
Were any type of restraining orders entered in any of the above-listed domestic violence-related cases?
If yes, please list the case(s)
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
Date
 
At the event, prior criminal history of perpetrator for non-domestic violence-related crimes
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
 

Victim Criminal History

At the time of the event, prior domestic violence-related criminal history of the victim
Place an asterisk (*) next to all cases where victim is same person as victim
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
 
Were any type of restraining orders entered in any of the above-listed domestic violence-related cases?
If yes, please list the case(s)
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
Date
 
At the time of the event, prior criminal history of victim for non-domestic violence-related crimes
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
 

Injunction Actions

Initiated by Victim

Did victim ever file for an injunction against the perpetrator?
If yes and temporary injunction please list
Case number
Issue date
Expiration date
 
If yes and permanent injunction please list
Case number
Issue date
Expiration date
 
Were there any allegations that the injunction were violated?
If there were allegations that the injunction was violated, was there an arrest?
Did the victim allege the perpetrator possessed weapons?
Was the perpetrator ordered to surrender any weapons?
Did anyone other than victim ever file for an injunction against the perpetrator?
If yes please list
Case number
Issue date
Expiration date
 
Did victim ever file for an injunction against someone other than the perpetrator?
If yes please list
Case number
Issue date
Expiration date
 

Initiated by Perpetrator

Did perpetrator ever file for an injunction against the victim?
Were there any allegations that the injunction were violated?
If there were allegations that the injunction was violated, was there an arrest?
Did the perpetrator allege the victim possessed weapons?
Was the victim ordered to surrender any weapons?
If yes please list
Case number
Relationship to perpetrator
Relationship to victim
Temporary or permanent
Issue date
Expiration date
 
Did anyone other than perpetrator ever file for an injunction against the victim?
If yes please list
Case number
Temporary or permanent
Issue date
Expiration date
 
Did perpetrator ever file for an injunction against someone other than the victim?
If yes please list
Case number
Relationship to perpetrator
Relationship to victim
Temporary or permanent
Issue date
Expiration date
 

Dissolution of Marriage Actions

Was a dissolution of marriage action involving the victim and perpetrator ever filed?
If yes please list
Case number
 

Civil Case Actions

Was a civil cause of action involving the victim and perpetrator ever filed?
If yes please list
Case number
 

Community Agency Involvement

Were any records found regarding the victim's family?
If yes, complete the following
Date
Abuse report
Victim(s)
Alleged perp(s)
Maltreatment type
Findings
 
Court involved with children or other family members as a result of death?
If yes please list
Case number
 
Had victim been ordered to attend a batterers intervention program as the result of any court case?
If yes please list
Case number
 
If yes please list how many times attended and missed sessions
Attended date(s)
Missed date(s)
 
Did victim successfully complete the program?
Had perpetrator been ordered to attend a batterers intervention program as the result of any court case?
If yes please list
Case number
 
If yes please list how many times attended and missed sessions
Attended date(s)
Missed date(s)
 
Did perpetrator successfully complete the program?
Was there any record of the victim attending/utilizing any victim support services?
If yes please list
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of perpetrator attending/utilizing any victim support services?
If yes please list
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of child(ren) attending/utilizing any children's support services?
If yes please list
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of the victim attending/utilizing any psychological services?
If yes please list
If yes, was a diagnosis made?
If yes please list
If yes, was medication(s) prescribed?
If yes please list
If yes, was victim known to comply with taking medication(s)?
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of the perpetrator attending/utilizing any psychological services?
If yes please list
If yes, was medication(s) prescribed?
If yes please list
If yes, was perpetrator known to comply with taking medication(s)?
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of the victim attending/utilizing any substance services?
If yes please list
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of the perpetrator attending/utilizing any substance services?
If yes please list
Was there any record of the victim utilizing any domestic violence shelter(s)?
If yes please list
Shelter
Time frame
 
If no records obtained please list “none”
Was there any record of the perpetrator utilizing any domestic violence shelter(s)?
If yes please list
Shelter
Time frame
 
If no records obtained please list “none”
Had the perpetrator harassed, threatened, or battered the victim at school or on the way to school?
Were school officials notified of the existence of domestic violence?
If no records obtained please list “none”
Did victim ever seek medical attention for any domestic violence-related injuries received by the perpetrator?
If yes, type of injuries, when, and medical facility for treatment
If no medical facility then list “None”
Injury
Date of injury
Medical facility
 
If no records obtained please list “none”
Is there any record of the victim or perpetrator accessing any other social service agencies?
Victim or Perpetrator
Agency
Address
City, State
Date first used
 
If no records obtained please list “none”
Is there any record of the victim or perpetrator accessing any church/synagogue (clergy)?
Victim or Perpetrator
Institution
Address
City, State
Date first used
 
If no records obtained please list “none”
Had the perpetrator harassed, threatened, or battered the victim at or on the way to victim's workplace?
Were supervisors aware of the existence of domestic violence?
Name and address of workplace
Institution
Address
City, State
 
If no records obtained please list “none”
Were family or friends aware of the existence of domestic violence?
Were family members or friends interviewed as part of this review?

History of Significant Family Memberships/Friends

Basic Information
Victim or Perpetrator
Name
Relationship
 
Address
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
 
Demographic Information
Gender
Age
Race
DOB (MM/DD/YYYY)
 
Describe any prior reports to law enforcement against family and/or friends to include the following: Who was the aggressor; were there other reports on family, friends, coworkers, or community members alleging domestic violence; any injuries; criminal record of the friend or family member; restraining orders; any family court actions; any history of the friend or family member regarding animal abuse; any history or allegations of stalking

Lethality Indicators

Decompensation (Victim)
Check all that apply
Decompensation (Perpetrator)
Check all that apply
Ownership/Centrality of Victim by Perpetrator
Antisocial behavior by victim
Antisocial behavior by perpetrator
Failure of community control regarding victim
Failure of community control regarding perpetrator
Severity of violence perpetrator toward victim
Severity of violence victim to perpetrator

Findings

MM slash DD slash YYYY