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 […]
Read MoreSussex 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.
Read MoreKent 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. […]
Read MoreNew 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 […]
Read MoreDomestic 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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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 […]
Read MorePublic 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 […]
Read MoreMedical Committee
Domestic violence is a serious public health concern that affects the well-being of millions of people each year. The impact of Domestic Violence goes beyond the immediate physical injury a person may suffer at the hands of their abuser. Often, patients experiencing domestic violence suffer from insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbances, generalized chronic pain, mental health problems […]
Read MoreLegislative Committee
Legislative Updates | Legislation (1993-present) Enhancing victim safety has always been the highest priority of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. With the creation of the DVCC in 1993 came the passage of Delaware’s Protection From Abuse statute and the beginning of a multitude of DVCC initiatives designed to increase the safety of domestic violence victims […]
Read MoreImmigration Committee
DVCC Victim Resource Number Guide | Delaware Victim Resource Numbers |DE DOJ Know Your Rights Information |Naturalized & Non-Citizens Applying for a Driver’s License | Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders | PFA_vs_NoContact Immigrant victims of domestic violence – whether documented or undocumented – face a number of barriers when seeking help and are less likely […]
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