The Domestic Violence Project (DVP) is dedicated to providing survivors of domestic violence and their children with the support and advocacy necessary to achieve freedom from the abuse and violence in their lives. Our mission demands a holistic approach in addressing the obstacles faced by our clients.
"I finally feel like I'm in control again, because I have people on my side who listen. I'm finally on my way to getting my life back." — DVP Client
Our dedicated and compassionate team of attorneys and clinicians work collaboratively to address the difficulties faced by our clients and their children by fully assessing each individual's clinical and legal. Our clients do not present with solely one issue. It is customary that the decision to leave is fraught with danger and uncertainty. We understand this. We provide hotline assistance (718.875.5062) to victims of domestic violence where their concerns are heard and addressed.
DVP's work incorporates a philosophy of collaboration. We believe in concerted efforts on all fronts: governmental, law enforcement and at the grass-roots level involving smaller community based organizations will provide the greatest impact. Collaboration provides for greater long-term societal change which in turn ensures greater safety and success for our clients and their children.
"While criminal prosecutions may not be the preferred option for many victims, civil legal assistance can often pave the way to greater safety, security and stability. Prosecutors, thank to Urban Justice, have been able to make referrals in a thoroughly seamless fashion." — Assistant District Attorney Wanda Lucibello, Chief of Special Victims of the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
Our model of in-house collaboration between the legal and clinical disciplines allow us to address our client's needs. In addressing those needs, we further ensure that the client's safety and that of his or her children is met. We provide assistance to all victims of domestic violence irrespective of gender. We provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to victims of domestic violence.
When a client feels supported, s/he is able to move forward and transition to a life without violence and with dignity.
News and Events
NY State Senate Proposes Restoration of critical DV Funding – DVP Needs You To Urge the NY State Assembly to do the same!
You did it! Thanks to your tremendous advocacy, the NY State Senate has proposed restoring the $3M in dedicated domestic violence funds to the state budget! Now we have to urge the State Assembly to do the same. Please also thank the Senators who heard our message to restore these funds by sending. We still have work to do to make sure these critical funds make it into the final budget – and with your help we'll do it!
S.T.A.R.T. Job Readiness Program
The purpose of the S.T.A.R.T. Job Readiness Program is to engage,
educate and empower adults ages 18 and over to be more marketable
individuals as a means to foster financial independence in the New
York City workforce via offering ESL Classes, Career Counseling,
Financial Literacy, Health & Wellness training, and Parenting
Techniques.
S.T.A.R.T. Calendar
S.T.A.R.T. Job Readiness Referral form
The Domestic Violence Project on Myspace
DVP has launched a page on Myspace, the popular social networking
website, to provide general information, blog entries on current
topics, and increased visibility to teen dating violence and domestic
violence. Please link to our page and leave a comment!
Find us at
http://www.myspace.com/dvpbrooklyn.
Most Recent Press
"Facing the Violence at Home,"
Gay City News,
April 2, 2010
"Keep aid to fight domestic violence,"
Albany Times Union,
March 23, 2010
"NYS Cuts Funding for Domestic Violence Programs,"
WNYC,
March 22, 2010
