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Empowering Victims Through Technology: Effective Use of Notification Software in Domestic Violence Programs
SESSION INFO
Monday, August 25, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session Type: Workshop
The session will focus on best practices and case studies illustrating effective implementation of victim notification programs, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration, leveraging technology, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Participants will be equipped with actionable knowledge to maximize the impact of victim notification initiatives in their communities. Recent legislation has introduced sophisticated victim notification systems, providing real-time alerts and crucial information to those affected by domestic violence. These systems offer new avenues to safeguard and empower victims, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions and access timely resources. However, the effectiveness of these programs hinges on more than just cutting-edge technology; it calls for the active collaboration of law enforcement, social services, advocacy groups, and the broader community. During this session we will review the implementation of the Tiffany Hill Act (SB 5149) in Washington and the Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act (HB 2692) in Tennessee and how they are supporting victims of domestic and intimate partner violence. This session will include industry experts from the legislative and investigatory levels to discuss how victim notification can and should be utilized. In addition, this session will include a short demo of the technology that is available to correlate the capabilities and limitations of using victim notification. In addition, we will review information on grant funding for your programs and what previous grants have provided.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Scott Evans
Solutions Engineer, SCRAM Systems
Scott Evans serves as a Solutions Engineer at SCRAM Systems, collaborating closely with the Product and Business Development teams. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. Scott initiated his career in the public safety sector as a Sales Manager at Smart Start in Florida, transitioning to Electronic Monitoring in 2023. He joined SCRAM Systems at the beginning of 2025, fulfilling a pivotal role supporting the Sales and Products teams as a technical expert. His responsibilities encompass facilitating new business acquisition, overseeing new program implementation, and conducting ongoing product and software training. Scott engages with diverse clientele, encompassing government and private sectors both nationally and internationally.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hammond
Program Manager, Hamilton County Pre-Trial Services
Elizabeth Hammond is the Program Manager for Hamilton County Alternative Sentencing Pre-Trial Services, a position she has held since the program's inception in 2018. With over two decades of experience in the criminal justice system, she has dedicated her career to improving pre-trial release and supervision, with a focus on innovative and effective alternatives to incarceration.
Elizabeth began her career in 2000 at Hamilton County General Sessions Court while pursuing her degree. She later joined the Tennessee Department of Corrections in 2005 as a Probation Officer and advanced to the position of Program Manager over the Sex Offender Unit for a five-county region in 2011. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has developed a strong expertise in pre-trial services, probation, and offender management.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Elizabeth also completed the Pre-Trial Executive Directors Program from the National Institute of Corrections. She has played a key role in educating county executives across Tennessee about pre-trial release and supervision, working with Knox and Davidson Counties through Tennessee Pre-Trial education events and symposiums. Elizabeth has also presented Hamilton County’s Pre-Trial program at local, state, and national forums, sharing best practices and program insights.
As the lead training point of contact for the Tennessee Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund, Elizabeth oversees grant-funded support for electronic monitoring devices for indigent pre-trial and post-conviction defendants, ensuring equitable access to technology that aids in monitoring and supervision.
In her personal life, Elizabeth resides in Hixson, TN, with her husband, son, and two dogs. A passionate Tennessee Volunteer fan, she also enjoys attending local CFC Soccer games. Looking ahead, her dream is for her and her husband to retire, sell all their possessions, and travel the world by RV and cruise ship.
Cody Page
COO, Offender Management Services
Cody Page is the Chief Operating Officer at ProntoTrak Monitoring Solutions, where he keeps daily operations running smoothly while helping shape the company’s long-term strategy. With over 17 years in community corrections, Cody has partnered with agencies across the country to roll out and manage alcohol and location monitoring programs that truly work.
Known for his deep knowledge of electronic monitoring, Cody has served as an expert witness in courtrooms nationwide, speaking to the effectiveness of GPS and transdermal alcohol monitoring. He’s also a regular speaker for city, county, and state agencies, sharing practical insights on tools like SCRAM CAM and location-based supervision. Cody’s real passion is helping people in the field use technology to improve outcomes and enhance public safety—which is why he’s become a trusted go-to in the world of community corrections.
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