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 Criminal No Contact Order Victim Bill of Rights Hotlines and Crisis Services Domestic Violence Hotlines (including emergency safety/shelter needs) New Castle County 302-762-6110 New Castle […]
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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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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 […]
Read MoreBrochures, 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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Children Resources | Educating Delaware Students | Family Visitation Centers |Teen Dating Resources | Department of Justice – Family Division |End Violence Against Children The Children and Domestic Violence Committee brings together representatives from the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF), the General Assembly, Family Court, the Department of Justice, law […]
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Dating Violence | Immigration | State of DE – Domestic Violence Policy A. Definition and Scope of Problem Domestic Violence is any abusive act between family members, ex-spouses, intimate cohabitants, former intimate cohabitants, dating couples and former dating couples in which one party seeks to gain/maintain power and control over the other partner. Couples or […]
Read MoreCouncil Member Articles & Presentations
State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Published Articles & Presentations Financial Freedom: Woman, Money, Domestic Violence Dana Harrington Conner, Vice Chair, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council This article is reprinted from the William and Mary Journal of Women & Law 2014 Back to the Drawing Board: Barriers to join Decision-Making in Custody Cases Involving […]
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