City services are available to domestic violence victims regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Services for Disabled Clients
Elder Abuse Services
Services for Teenage Clients
Services for Immigrant Clients
Services for Disabled Clients
Disabled people are especially vulnerable
to abuse in the home. Clients with disabilities may receive a range of services at the New York City Family Justice Centers.
Elder Abuse Services
Staff from New York City’s Department for the Aging as well as social workers and attorneys from the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged, both on-site FJC partners, are available to help any client over age 60. Both work with prosecutors specializing in elder abuse, and provide emergency counseling, direct services, and information about community services for the elderly.
Get more information on Elder Crime Victims Resources
Services for Teenage Clients
Community based providers at the FJC specialize in assisting teenagers with advocacy, counseling, and legal issues such as orders of protection. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office works through the Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Court to facilitate services for both victims and teenage abusers.
Get more information on services and resources for teenagers
Services for Immigrant Clients
The Centers have partner
organizations with staff members who speak more than 20 languages between the two sites. In addition, Language Line interpretation services in over 150 languages are available at the Centers. Clients may file a police report and obtain legal assistance, therapeutic counseling, and other support services in their own language from culturally sensitive service providers at the FJC.
It is the policy of the New York City Police Department not to inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others who call or approach the police seeking assistance.
Learn more about Executive Order 41
