Brooklyn, NY Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: March 14, 2019 8:42 am
- Expires: 997382 days, 20 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 7 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Brooklyn, NY with 3 offering a hotline and 5 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 70 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like New York, Jersey City, and Hoboken.
North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence in Brooklyn, NY
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 718-302-4073
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Kings
About North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence
- Website – www.northbrooklyncoalition.org
- Established – 1998
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Jewish Board Family & Children Services in Brooklyn, NY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 718-435-5700
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Populations Served
About Jewish Board Family & Children Services
- Website – www.jbfcs.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Jewish Board Family & Children Services – Bryce House in Brooklyn, NY
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 718-945-5372
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Populations Served
About Jewish Board Family & Children Services – Bryce House
- Website – www.jbfcs.org
- Established –
- Beds – 49
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Center Against Domestic Violence in Brooklyn, NY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 718-439-1000(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 718-254-9134
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, French
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Center Against Domestic Violence
- Website – www.cadvny.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Good Shepherd – Safe Homes Project in Brooklyn, NY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 718-499-2151(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 718-788-6947
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 718-369-6151
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
New York City
About Good Shepherd – Safe Homes Project
- Website – goodshepherds.org
- Established –
- Beds – 20
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
For nearly 40 years, Good Shepherd Services’ Safe Homes Project has been working to confront and eliminate domestic and partner violence in NYC. We provide a full array of services, which include a hotline, counseling, safety-planning, as well as a 20-bed shelter for survivors and their children.
Urban Justice Center – Domestic Violence Project in Brooklyn, NY
- Hotline – 718-875-5062
- Toll Free –
- Business – 646-602-5600
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
About Urban Justice Center – Domestic Violence Project
- Website – dvp.urbanjustice.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
African American Planning Commission – Serenity House in Brooklyn, NY
- Hotline-
- Toll Free – 800-621-4673
- Business – 718-218-7254
- Languages Spoken – English, English, French, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 718-218-7115
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Outer States
About African American Planning Commission – Serenity House
- Website – aapci.org
- Established – 2004-01-01
- Beds – 115
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 180
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Serenity House Family Residence (SHFR), a project of the African American Planning Commission (AAPCI) Inc., is a transitional residence designed to offer survivors of domestic violence and their children, a safe but temporary haven in which to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.
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