Domestic Violence

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African American Planning Commission, Inc.
Offers information on housing and support services, electronic forums for people affected by domestic violence. (718) 218-7254 - www.aapci.org/services/index.html
Day One
provides help for victims of domestic or dating violence ages 18-28. (212) 566-8120 - http://www.dayoneny.org
Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 621-HOPE (4673) Bilingual
(800) 810-7444 Hearing Impaired
DV Guide
Comprehensive listing of resources for those affected by domestic violence, including websites to assist with finding shelter or housing/relocation, legal advice, counseling, lock and document replacement. - www.dvguide.com/newyork/manhattan/index.html
Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation
A website for adults and kids containing information and resources coping with domestic violence. - www.joetorre.net
National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (Alianza)
A group of nationally recognized advocates, community activists, practitioners, researchers, and survivors of domestic violence all working together to end domestic violence in Latino communities.
(646) 672-1404 (800) 342-9908
English and Spanish website - http://www.dvalianza.org
New York Asian Women’s Center
Provides direct services (safe shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy) in language and culturally appropriate settings. Languages include Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and other Asian languages. Serves undocumented persons.
(888) 888-7702 - www.nyawc.org
New York State Attorney General’s Office
Contains advice, phone numbers, and important steps for people in an abusive relationship to take.
(800) 771-7755 - http://opdv.state.ny.us/contact.html
Safe Horizon
Provides support, prevents violence, promotes justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Services include counseling and support groups, legal help, shelter, practical and financial assistance.
(800) 621-HOPE (4673) Bilingual - www.safehorizon.org
Sakhi for South Asian Women
Confidential advocacy, referral, support services for battered South Asian Women. For Asian Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Pakistani and Sri Lankan women. (212) 868-6741 - www.sakhi.com
Sanctuary for Families
Dedicated to the safety, healing and self-sufficiency of battered women and their children. Offer such services as shelter, legal help, and counseling. English: (800) 942-6906; Spanish: (800) 942-6908;
Gay and Lesbian: (212) 714-1141 - www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
Victim Services Agency
(800) 247-8035
(718) 923-4325
Women's Law.Org
state-by-state legal information for women living with or escaping domestic violence. Use pull-down menu on left to access information by state. Find out about obtaining an order of protection, custody laws, divorce. English and Spanish versions. - http://www.womenslaw.org
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The Hope Line (La Linea de la Esperanza)
provides social services to domestic violence victims and others, including clothes, food, financial guidance, referrals to domestic violence shelters, immigration work and more. 421 East 155th Street, Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 402-1212 - http://www.thehopeline.org
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Family Justice Center
One-stop center for victims of domestic violence; clients need only to go to one office to have all their needs met. 350 Jay Street, 15th floor; (718) 250-5111.