Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Guide For Advocates
The Guide provides practical tips and considerations to help advocates address the complex and unique needs of an immigrant victim.
Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families
1825 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE 19805-1195
Phone: (302) 633-2500
Bi-lingual persons available to assist with domestic incidents involving children and the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families.
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Children & Domestic Violence Committee
DVCC Staff Person: Natasha Smith
Phone: (302) 255-0408
natasha.smith@delaware.gov
Immigration Committee
DVCC Staff Person: Aimee String
Phone: (302) 424-7238
aimee.string@delaware.gov
Delaware Shelter for Immigrant Women
Abriendo Puertas
Latino/a Domestic Violence Hotline (Kent & Sussex Counties)
Phone: (302) 745-9874
24-hour on-call bi-lingual hotline, shelter, and advocacy
Delaware Courts / Translation
Administrative Office of the Courts
Phone: (302) 255-0093
Court translation
Immigration Service Providers
Office of Foreign Born
Office of the Attorney General
820 N. French Street, 6th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 577-8390
Phone: (302) 577-5866
Department of Justice Sussex County
Phone: (302) 856-5353, ext. 152
Legal Services for Immigrant Victims / Offenders
Community Legal Aid Society
100 W. 10th Street
Suite 801
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Phone: (302) 575-0660
La Esperanza
216 N. Race Street
Georgetown, Delaware
Phone: (302) 854-9262
Latin American Community Center
403 N. Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 655-7338
Paralegal available five days per week and lawyer available on Thursdays for civil issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault. Bi-lingual support groups for victims of domestic violence.
Support Groups for Immigrant Victims / Offenders
Catholic Charities
2601 West 4th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Bi-lingual counselors available for one-on-one counseling.
Phone: (302) 655-9624
Fax: (302) 655-9753
Certified Offender Program
CHILD, Inc.
507 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
Certified Offender Programs
Victim Support Groups
Phone: (302) 762-8989
Fax: (302) 762-8987
La Esperanza
216 N. Race Street
Georgetown, Delaware
Phone: (302) 854-9262
Victim Support Groups
Latin American Community Center
701 S. Maryland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19014
Bi-lingual support groups for victims.
Phone: (302) 655-7338
Turning Point at People’s Place II
1129 Airport Road
Milford, DE 19963
Phone: (302) 424-2420
Certified Offender Programs
Police Victim Services
DE State Victim Services (24 hours)
Phone: 1-800-842-8461
Other
justicewomen.com
Latina resources and Spanish-language information as indicated on bwjp.org.
