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Immigrant victims of domestic violence – whether documented or undocumented – face a number of barriers when seeking help and are less likely to report crimes or seek police assistance because they fear they will be reported to federal immigration authorities and deported. This committee, made up of service providers, advocates, survivors of domestic violence and other interested parties openly discusses the additional barriers confronting an Immigrant Victim and works to effectuate change. The committee also maintains an open dialogue about the constantly changing laws, service issues and needs of the immigrant victim.
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.
Chair:
Laura Graham, Esq.
At-Large Member
Staff Information:
Sara Paris, Planner IV
(302)255-1703
Domestic Violence Services
New Castle County
Child, Inc. Domestic Violence Treatment Program
302-762-8989
Latin American Community Center
Mental Health Services 302-295-2169
Domestic Violence Services 302-295-2173
The LACC provides mental health services, short and long term case management, substance abuse prevention, advocacy for victims of crime, and more.
YWCA Delaware, Home Life Management Center
302-658-7110
An innovative residential program designed for emergency and transitional housing. Our program provides a spectrum of supportive services in a safe and stable environment for women and men with children and two-parent families who find themselves destitute.
Kent/Sussex Counties
Abriendo Puertas at People’s Place II, Inc. (Spanish)
302-422-5015 (Bilingual Hotline)
Hotline: 302-745-9874
Abriendo Puertas is an emergency shelter program for Latina women and children in domestic violence situations in Sussex County. Abriendo Puertas also offers family therapy, case management, and transition services.
La Esperanza
302-854-9262
Trauma-based counseling and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Mental health counseling and support services
The SAFE Program at People’s Place II, Inc.
302-422-8058 (24 hours)
Northern Kent County
(302) 678-3886 (24 hours)
Safety planning, support, domestic violence information and referrals
Turning Point at People’s Place II, Inc.
302-424-2420
Turning Point offers a broad range of services throughout Kent and Sussex Counties for domestic violence offenders and victims and children affected by domestic violence.
Legal Services
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc.(DVLS)
New Castle County 302-478-8850
Kent & Sussex Counties 888-225-0582
Assists clients with problems relating to Protection from Abuse, divorce and custody cases involving domestic violence, guardianship, housing, Landlord/Tenant, wills, government benefits, home ownership and consumer issues
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI)
New Castle County 302-575-0660
Kent County 302-674-8500
Sussex County 302-856-0038
Provides free legal services to people with disabilities, older citizens (60 and over), victims of housing discrimination, people living in poverty, victims of domestic violence and immigrant victims of crime, abuse and neglect.
CHILD, Inc. Domestic Violence Advocacy Program
New Castle County 302-255-0420
Kent County 302-672-1075
Sussex County 302-856-5843
Help with PFA Orders (does not include ‘legal advice’ but will assist with the process)
