Domestic abuse, whether physical or emotional, often goes unreported. This injustice affects not only the victim, but also the children who often witness the crime. DYCD works with community-based organizations to empower everyone impacted by domestic abuse. Services include:
- Legal assistance
- Counseling
- Housing services
- Long-term planning
For more information, or to get help, please contact our providers:
Bronx
The Children's Aid Society
Executive Director: Philip Coltoff
212-503-6837
Aging In America Community Services, Inc.
Aging In America, Inc.
Executive Vice President: Linda Martin
718-409-7961
Brooklyn
Hispanic Employment Day - Women Working For A Better Community
Executive Director: Milagros Garcia
718-455-3988
Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst
Executive Director: Howard Wasserman
718-331-6800
St. Rosalia - Regina Pacis Neighborhood Improvement
Executive Director: Rosa Casella
718-236-5266
For providers serving immigrant women,
contact:
New York Legal Assistance Group
Executive Director: Yisroel Schulman
212-613-5098
Safe Space, NYC, Inc.
Executive Director: Lillian Barrios-Paoli
212-206-3440 ext.
237
Sanctuary for Families
212-349-6009 ext.
264
Shorefront YM-YWHA
Executive Director: Susan Fox
718-646-1444 ext.
402
The Legal Aid Society
Executive Director: Steve Banks
718-991-4758
Additional Information:
Hotlines:
- Crime Victims Hotline:
212-577-7777
- NYC Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-621-HOPE
800-810-7444 TDD
- Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline:
212-227-3000
