Metropolitan Police Department
Important Information | Contact Numbers |
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Emergency | 911 |
Non-Emergency | 311 |
Domestic Violence Coordinator at Police Headquarters | (202) 727-7137 |
Contact your Police District |
Local Domestic Violence Resources
Organization | Contact Information |
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House of Ruth 24-hour hotline, shelter, and counseling for battered women and their children |
(202) 667-7001 |
My Sister’s Place 24-hour hotline, shelter, and counseling for battered women and their children |
(202) 529-5991 |
OVSJG Address Confidentiality Program Fliers available in English and Spanish |
Emergency Shelters (no specific focus on domestic violence)
Organization | Contact Information |
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Calvary Women’s Shelter Shelter for homeless women |
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DC Shelter Hotline Information about available shelter space in the District of Columbia |
(800) 535-7252 |
Sasha Bruce Shelter, counseling, and support groups for youth |
(202) 547-7777 |
Emergency Financial Assistance
Program | Contact Information |
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Crime Victims Compensation Program | (202) 879-4216 (202) 561-3000 |
Crime Victims Assistance Partnership (Chinatown Service Center) Assistance to victims and their families with the financial burden of violent crime |
(202) 898-0061 |
Hotlines
Hotline | Contact Information |
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Crisis Helpline | (202) 561-7000 |
DC Citywide Sexual Assault Hotline | (202) 333-RAPE |
House of Ruth Domestic Violence Hotline | (202) 667-7001 |
Maryland Domestic Violence Hotline/Resources | (800) MD-HELPS |
My Sister’s Place Domestic Violence Hotline | (202) 529-5991 |
Virginia Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline | (800) 838-4753 |
Mental Health Crisis Hotline | (888) 793-4357 |
General Support and Counseling Centers
Organization | Contact Information |
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La Clinica del Pueblo Counseling and support for battered immigrant and Hispanic women |
(202) 462-4788 |
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Information, resources, and referrals |
(202) 299-1181 |
The Family Place Day center for pregnant/parenting women and their children; offers support groups |
(202) 265-0149 |
Whitman Walker Clinic Health and mental health services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people |
(202) 797-3500 |
The Women's Center Nonprofit counseling and psychological center for women, men, and families in the Metropolitan Washington area. |
(202) 293-4580 |
Center for Child Protection and Family Support A non-profit social service agency that provides services and programs directly to children and families and also provides professional training on various child welfare issues. |
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Second Chance Employment Services Second Chance Employment Services is a non-profit organization of human resource (HR) professionals that seeks to advance economic independence for at-risk women and their dependants through thorough employment placement services in both public and private sectors. They assist domestic violence victims between 18 and 65 years of age. 818 18th St. NW #420 Washington, DC 20006 |
888-331-7451 |
DC SAFE DC SAFE operates a 24/7 bilingual crisis response line for MPD officers and other first responders, which provides tangible assistance immediately following domestic violence incidents. |
[email protected] |
Legal Services
Organization | Contact Information |
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Ayuda Clinica Legal Latina Legal and support services for Latina battered and immigrant women |
(202) 387-4848 |
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia DC's oldest and largest civil legal services organization. The domestic violence/family law attorneys represent clients in a wde range of intrafamily matters in the DC Superior Court. |
(202) 628-1161 |
US Attorney’s Office | (202) 514-0496 |
Victim Witness Program, USAO Office at Domestic Violence Intake Center |
(202) 514 7130 |
Court Services
Center | Contact Information |
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DC Superior Court Clerk's Office | (202) 879-0157 |
Domestic Violence Intake Center at the DC Superior Court (DVIC- NW) | (202) 879-0152 |
Domestic Violence Intake Center at United Medical Center (DVIC- SE) Court-based support center providing legal assistance (CPO’s), advocacy, and referrals |
(202) 561-3000 |
Websites
Please Note: If you share a computer with your abuser, be sure that he or she cannot check to see what websites you have visited.
- Family Violence Prevention Fund
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
For additional domestic violence information:
Domestic Violence Unit Police Headquarters
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 3156
Washington, DC Phone: (202) 727-7137
Fax: (202) 727-6491