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Model Domestic Violence Policy for Counties

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Appendix A
Resources for Training and Technical Assistance

 

New York State Office
for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

80 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
Phone - (518) 457-5800
Fax - (518) 457-5810

 

New York City Program
90 Church St. 13th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Phone - (212) 417-4477
Fax (212) 417-4972


The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is available to assist with the development, adaptation, or review of your local policies and procedures. OPDV also offers training for a wide range of professionals, an essential element in the effective implementation of any policy. Please feel free to contact OPDV with any questions or requests for additional information or assistance.

TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM:

New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
350 New Scotland Avenue
Albany New York, 12208
Phone: 518-482-5465
Fax: 518-482-3807
Email: nyscadv@nyscadv.org

New York State Spanish Domestic Violence Hotline Project
P.O. Box 1764
Bronx, NY 10451-1764
718-665-6051

New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Domestic Violence Program
647 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
212-807-6761
Web site - http://www.avp.org

Safe Horizon
2 Lafayette Street
Third Floor
New York, NY 10007
212-577-7700
Web site - http://www.safehorizon.org


TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO DIVERSE GROUPS

New York State Office for the Aging Hotline
1-800-342-9871
Can direct you to your Area Agency on Aging

New York Association for New Americans, Inc.
Center for Women and Families
17 Battery Place
New York, NY 10004-1102
212-425-5051 Ext. 3116

Center for Immigrants Rights
48 St. Mark's Place
New York, NY 10003
212-505-6890

New York State Advocate's Office for Persons with Disabilities
1 Empire State Plaza
Suite 1001
Albany, NY 12223-1150
518-473-4538
1-800-522-4369 voice and TTY
Web site - http://www.state.ny.us/disabledadvocate
E-mail - information@oapwd.state.ny.us

New York State Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Web site - www.opwdd.ny.gov
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
518-473-9689
TDD 518-474-3694




Appendix B
Print Resources



New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
The following are materials available from the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. There is no charge for single copies.

  • New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Domestic Incident Policy: Model Law Enforcement Policy Language

  • OPDV Agency Brochure

  • OPDV Bulletin (issued quarterly)

  • Domestic Violence: Finding Safety and Support, handbook for victims and helpers. (On-line version)

  • Criminal Justice RADAR Card: A Domestic Violence Intervention Guide (On-line version)

  • Health Care RADAR Card: A Domestic Violence Intervention Guide (On-line version)

  • Physicians Desk Reference Card on Treating Domestic Violence (On-line version)

  • Domestic Violence Posters (8 ½ x 11)

  • Hotline Palm Cards for Victims (Upstate Resources)

  • Hotline Palm Cards for Victims (Downstate Resources)

  • Monograph: The Pattern of Abuse

  • Monograph: Adult Domestic Violence: The Alcohol Connection

  • Medical and Legal Protocol for Dealing with Victims of Domestic Violence
    (On-line version)


New York State Office of Children and Family Services
40 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12243

Contact Kathy Crowe at (518) 432-2985 for information on and copies of the Department of Social Services (now OCFS)/Division of Criminal Justice Services Protective Services for Adults (PSA): Model Protocol Concerning the Working Relationship Between Police and PSA.


New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives
80 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205

For copies of State Director's Memorandum No. 5-95, Domestic Violence Policy Statement, contact (518) 485-5168.


New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Bureau of Municipal Police
4 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203

For copies of the Municipal Police Training Councilµs Model Domestic Violence Policy for Law Enforcement, contact the Office of Public Safety Training Unit at (518) 457-2667.


New York State Department of Health
Publications
Box 2000
Albany, NY 12220

Available Materials: Sample palm/wallet cards for victims (Form #4604), posters (Form #4603), Physician's Desk Reference Cards (Form #4602). Information on protocols, regulations, and codes regarding domestic violence for hospitals can be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Hospital Services at (518) 402-1003.