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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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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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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Teen Dating Violence DID YOU KNOW…. 8.9% of Delaware high school students have experienced physical dating violence. 10.4% of Delaware high school students have experienced sexual dating violence in the last year. Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18> 81% of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or […]
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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 former couples can be of the same or opposite sex. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, […]
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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Standards & Policies 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 […]
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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Outreach Materials Brochures These outreach materials can be reprinted. If you would like to have copies mailed, please contact 302-255-0405. Domestic Violence – How it Affects Children Domestic Violence – How it Affects Children (Spanish) A brochure which outlines the effects domestic violence has on children. […]
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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Reports 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 […]
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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 […]
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