Domestic Violence Services

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Queens Defenders is committed to providing free and high quality clinical and advocacy services to survivors of all types of domestic and sexual violence.

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(1-844-783-3673)

Domestic Violence & Empowerment (DoVE) Program

Supported by the New York City Council’s DoVE Initiative and in partnership with Safe Horizon and the NYPD 101st precinct, this program provides intensive, personalized support for survivors of domestic violence and their children and facilitates connections with shelters and support services.

In addition to the individualized support given to survivors, we hold several events throughout the year to promote Domestic Violence Awareness and Teen Dating Violence Awareness.

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Justice Matters. It's Your Right.

Domestic Violence Services

Queens Defenders is committed to providing free and high quality clinical and advocacy services to survivors of all types of domestic and sexual violence.

Domestic Violence & Empowerment (DoVE) Program

Supported by the New York City Council’s DoVE Initiative and in partnership with Safe Horizon and the NYPD 101st precinct, this program provides intensive, personalized support for survivors of domestic violence and their children and facilitates connections with shelters and support services.

In addition to the individualized support given to survivors, we hold several events throughout the year to promote Domestic Violence Awareness and Teen Dating Violence Awareness.

Support ourDoVE Initiatives

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Domestic Violence Services

Queens Defenders is committed to providing free and high quality clinical and advocacy services to survivors of all types of domestic and sexual violence.

Domestic Violence & Empowerment (DoVE) Program

Supported by the New York City Council’s DoVE Initiative and in partnership with Safe Horizon and the NYPD 101st precinct, this program provides intensive, personalized support for survivors of domestic violence and their children and facilitates connections with shelters and support services.

In addition to the individualized support given to survivors, we hold several events throughout the year to promote Domestic Violence Awareness and Teen Dating Violence Awareness.

Support ourDoVE Initiatives

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170 Rockaway students have been trained as Youth Justice Court advocates since 2010. 77 QD felony youth cases were transferred from Criminal Court to Family Court in 2019.

Justice Matters. It’s Your Right.

Since 1996, Queens Defenders has served more than 450,000 people. Our social workers supported over 525 criminal court clients in 2019.

Justice Matters. It’s Your Right.

Over 5,000 people visited the Rockaway Justice Center in its first year.QD collaborated with 18 nonprofits to support residents of the Rockaways.

Justice Matters. It’s Your Right.

The Queens Defenders commitment extends well beyond the courtroom. We employ a team of social workers who connect clients with critical resources and alternatives to incarceration.

Justice Matters. It’s Your Right.

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Over 5,000 people visited the Rockaway Justice Center in its first year.
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