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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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Children Resources Court Based Advocacy | Educating Delaware Students | Department of Justice – Family Division | Family Visitation Centers |LGBT Resources | Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders | PFA_vs_NoContact | Teen Dating Resources Children who witness domestic violence may have the following symptoms eating, sleeping disorders; mood related disorders such as depression, emotional […]
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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Schools – Educating Delaware Students In June 2012, the School Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Bill, SB 206 (Title 14, Section 4166) was passed by the General Assembly. The legislation requires Delaware school districts and charter schools to establish a policy on responding to Teen Dating […]
Read MoreElderly and Disability Resources
Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders and other vulnerable adults have no boundaries and cross all racial, social class, gender and geographic lines. Abuse of vulnerable adults includes several types of violence that occur among those ages 60 and older and adult individuals who have mental or physical disability. The violence usually occurs at the […]
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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. […]
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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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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 […]
Read MoreImmigration Domestic Violence Information
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. Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families 1825 Faulkland Road Wilmington, […]
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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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