Bellingham-Whatcom County, Washington: Report from the 2006 Domestic Violence Safety and Accountability Audit

Thirteen gaps in the fabric of safety and accountability in the City of Bellingham Prosecutor’s Office, the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office, and Whatcom County District Court Probation are identified in this report. The gaps and accompanying recommendations were identified by trained 10 member local audit team as they conducted a Domestic Violence Safety and Accountability Audit. The findings and gaps identify aspects of the prosecution and probation response that need attention in order to provide the most safety-driven and victim-oriented response possible.