Domestic Abuse Investigator Job Description

Domestic abuse investigators are responsible for working with law enforcement agents to research, analyze and investigate domestic violence offenses and accusations.

Typical Job Duties

• Investigate the scenes of domestic crimes

• Interview victims, witnesses and suspects

• Gather and examine evidence

• Obtain photos and medical records of the victim’s injuries

• Review police reports to determine if charges should be dropped or kept

• Conduct research pertaining to a suspect’s history of domestic violence

• May testify as a witness during court proceedings

• Refer victims to community resources

Scholarships for Becoming a Domestic Abuse Investigator

The Applicable Majors section below shows fields of study relevant to a career as a Domestic Abuse Investigator. You can search for scholarships matched to those fields of study on our All Scholarships by Major page.

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