Domestic Violence Awareness Posters
State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Awareness & Prevention Posters The DVCC holds Teen Dating Awareness Month Poster contests to engage middle and high schoolers in designing posters to raise awareness about teen dating violence. We have featured the two 2024 grand prize winners on these posters, which are available by request. […]
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 MoreTreatment Committee
Domestic Violence Intervention Certification Panel | Treatment 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 training […]
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 MoreFamily Visitation Centers
Since 1995, the Family Visitation Centers have provided a continuum of services designed to help address custody and visitation issues in families with a history of domestic violence and abuse. Visitation centers are located statewide and offer an appropriate way to provide for safe visitation and exchange, along with flexible visitation alternatives on weekends, evenings […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Resource Numbers
IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE IN DANGER, CALL 911 State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Statewide Resources New Castle County | Kent County | Sussex County | Victim Services Resources Each county has resources and hotline numbers. All hotline numbers are confidential and available 24/7. Hotline numbers are staff by trained […]
Read MoreTraining
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Training, Education and Community Outreach Awareness & Prevention Resources | Other Training Opportunities Community outreach and education play a crucial role in creating public awareness about domestic violence and intimate partner violence. It also helps in distributing resources that are available to assist victims and their families. The DVCC works […]
Read MoreMission Statement & Council Members
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Mission Statement The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) is a state agency legislatively created to improve Delaware’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault. The DVCC brings together all stakeholders including service providers, policy-level officials and community partners to eradicate domestic violence. The DVCC is committed to leading the nation through […]
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