Battered women and victims of rape and assault have suffered substantial harm, and their families and the communities in which they live are also impacted by these crimes. In Milwaukee, where police receive 1,200 domestic violence calls each month, Brothers Against Domestic Violence (BADV) serves women survivors. These African American men from local churches and mosques are committed to ensuring the safety of women and children by acting as their bodyguards. BADV volunteers escort women to all criminal justice-related activities as well as doctor appointments, shopping and social events. Azalea Aguilar of the National Crime Prevention Council submitted this effective practice in March 2006.

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