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Domestic Violence Intervention Provider Certification Documents

In order to receive referrals from Delaware Courts and the Delaware Department of Corrections, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs are required to be certified through Domestic Violence Coordinating Council’s Certification Panel and operate in accordance with the Domestic Violence Intervention Standards. For questions about the domestic violence intervention program certification process, please call 302-255-1703 or submit your […]

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Awareness and Prevention Resources

Domestic Violence consists of “Intimate Partner Violence,” which includes current and former spouses, current and former dating couples with or without a child in common and dating couples. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy. IPV can vary in frequency and severity. It occurs on […]

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Other Training Opportunities

Office of the Child Advocate To ensure the training needs of the child protection system are being met through ongoing, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary training opportunities on child abuse and/or neglect. Training and Certification – Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Training initiatives include an annual conference, a semi-annual DV101 training, and issue-specific workshops on topics such as […]

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Teen Dating Violence

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Resources – Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention   Few of us are used to asking teenagers about their dating practices. Yet there is growing evidence that teens are abused by their boyfriends and girlfriends at rates comparable to those of long term adult relationships. Statistics show […]

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Sussex County Resources

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Sussex County   For a more extensive listing of services, please refer to the Victim Service Resource list. DVCC General Help Desk Not sure who to contact? Please submit general requests, comments or questions. We will make sure it is directed to the appropriate DVCC staff member.

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Kent County Resources

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Kent County    For a more extensive listing of services, please refer to the Victim Service Resource list. DVCC General Help Desk Not sure who to contact? Please submit general requests, comments or questions. We will make sure it is directed to the appropriate DVCC staff member. […]

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New Castle County Resources

State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council New Castle County   For a more extensive listing of services, please refer to the Victim Service Resource list. DVCC General Help Desk Not sure who to contact? Please submit general requests, comments or questions. We will make sure it is directed to the appropriate DVCC staff […]

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Domestic Violence Intervention Certification Panel

DVI Provider Certification Documents | Evaluation of the Batterers’ Intervention Program (BIP) 2017 Full Report | Executive Summary – 2017 Batterers’ Intervention Program (BIP) The Domestic Violence Intervention Certification Panel (formerly Batterers’ Intervention Certification Panel) is a subcommittee of the Treatment Committee.  The Panel is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that treatment programs meet all specified requirements of the […]

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Treatment Committee

Domestic Violence Intervention Certification Panel | DVI Provider Certification Documents Ensuring the quality and effectiveness of offender treatment is essential to promoting violence free behavior and enhancing victim safety. The Committee develops and reviews Domestic Violence Intervention (formerly batterers’ intervention) policies and procedures (Approved DVCC DVI Certification Standards 2023) which mandate specific credentials, education and […]

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Public Awareness / Education Committee

Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (Court Advocacy) | Protection From Abuse Orders |PFA_vs_NoContact | Understanding the Protection From Abuse Process The Committee brings together representatives from the courts, law enforcement, healthcare, Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families, advocates and community partners to promote awareness and education about domestic violence, sexual assault and resources available […]

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