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Family Justice Center Steering Committee

The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) is exploring the feasibility of a family justice center model in Delaware. A Family Justice Center provides one place for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to receive the life-saving services currently available in their community from both non-profit and governmental agencies. The FJC model creates […]

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State of Delaware Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Stalking Policy

State of Delaware Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Stalking Policy Effective Date: September 23, 2021 This policy supersedes the State of Delaware Domestic Policy (02/16/2010; Amended 02/2016) Statement of Policy The State of Delaware (State) promotes the health and safety of State employees; creates a supportive workplace for employees who are survivors/victims of domestic violence, […]

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Resources for Victims and Survivors

Victim Services Resource Guide (printable version)     If there is a police emergency or medical treatment is needed call 911.   Domestic Violence Intervention Program | Protection From Abuse Orders | PFA_vs_NoContact Victim Bill of Rights Domestic Violence Hotlines (including emergency safety/shelter needs) New Castle County   302-762-6110 New Castle County – (Spanish) Hotline 302-762-6110 Northern Kent […]

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Children Resources

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Children Resources   Court Based Advocacy | Educating Delaware Students | Department of Justice – Family Division | Family Visitation Centers |LGBT Resources  | Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders | PFA_vs_NoContact | Teen Dating Resources   Children who witness domestic violence may have the following symptoms eating, sleeping disorders; mood related disorders such as depression, emotional […]

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Educating Delaware Students

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Schools – Educating Delaware Students   In June 2012, the School Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Bill, SB 206 (Title 14, Section 4166) was passed by the General Assembly. The legislation requires Delaware school districts and charter schools to establish a policy on responding to Teen Dating […]

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Elderly and Disability Resources

Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders and other vulnerable adults have no boundaries and cross all racial, social class, gender and geographic lines. Abuse of vulnerable adults includes several types of violence that occur among those ages 60 and older and adult individuals who have mental or physical disability. The violence usually occurs at the […]

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Brochures, Shoe Card & Awareness Websites

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Brochure, Shoe Card & Awareness Websites   Please contact Training, Education and Outreach at (302) 255-0405 to order copies for your agency. Domestic Violence: How It Affects Children – brochure Domestic Violence: How It Affects Children (Spanish) – brochure A brochure which outlines the effects domestic violence […]

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Domestic Violence Awareness Posters

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Awareness & Prevention Posters The DVCC holds Teen Dating Awareness Month Poster contests to engage middle and high schoolers in designing posters to raise awareness about teen dating violence.  We have featured the two 2024 grand prize winners on these posters, which are available by request.   […]

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FIRT Members

Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Fatal Incident Review Team Members   FIRT Reports | FIRT Policy & Procedures All members of the Review Team, plus other individuals invited to participate, are considered part of the review panel for a particular case or incident. The Review Team frequently invites law enforcement personnel to participate in any case […]

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Treatment Certification Documents

The Panel meets annually to review Certified Treatment Program’s Annual Reports to ensure that programs remain in compliance with the Domestic Violence Intervention Standards including compliance with all continuing education requirements for facilitators. This annual process helps Delaware to maintain high quality and streamlined treatment services statewide. For questions about the domestic violence treatment program certification […]

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