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DON'T IGNORE
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| The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara was founded in 1995 as a partnership between local law enforcement agencies, the Niagara County District Attorney’s office and the Niagara County Department of Social Services. It was the third child advocacy center to be established in New York and one of the first nationally approved, hospital-affiliated centers in the Empire State. |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVESTIGATIVE UNIT Unit Phone Number: (716) 286-4570
The Domestic Violence Investigative Unit (DVIU) was established in April, 2000. Located at the Public Safety Building at 520 Hyde Park Blvd., the DVIU consists of a Police Detective, Kathy Stack, and 2 victim advocates, Ericka Rowcroft, and Elaine Palmer along with an ADA to follow up cases of domestic violence. The DVIU serves to promote healthiness in our community by reducing the incidence of domestic violence, better coordinating the efforts of domestic violence service providers and by improving victim cooperation with the criminal justice system.
TIPS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Getting help from an advocate - Advocates understand the criminal justice and Family Court systems and can make referrals for counseling and other services
- Can assist you in making a safety plan.
Prepare a Safety Plan - Be aware of any weapons in the house
- Know where you are going to go if you are in danger
- Establish a secret hiding place, which is easily accessible in an emergency for an extra set of keys, some money, a list of important phone numbers & documents, extra set of clothes for you and the children.
- Have a hiding place- a friend's or family house, the shelter & etc.
- Make sure your children are aware of your safety plan
Talk: Tell someone about the abuse - Speak to a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate; an advocate can be reached at 286-4570 or 286-4573
- Call a local shelter for information or support, Passage Program, at 285-6984.
- Find a trusted, supportive individual and talk about the abuse.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline-1800-799-SAFE
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline- 1800-942-6906 |
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