Local Domestic Violence Resources
- 211 WNY – call 2-1-1 from your phone for free, confidential referrals to domestic violence resources and other health and human services.
- Child and Family Services
- Crisis Services or call (716) 834-3131
- Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence
- Erie County District Attorney's Office BE SAFE Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program
- Erie County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit
- Erie County Social Services Domestic Violence Resources
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Family Justice Center of Erie County or call (716) 558-7233: provides free services for domestic violence victims and their children through an extensive collaboration with 13 partner agencies, located at one secure, comfortable location. Victims can visit any of the three locations to take advantage of these free services to help them safely escape abuse.
The Family Justice Center of Erie County has a Forensic Medical Unit (FMU) where a nurse can:
- photograph, document and body map injuries
- prepare files and testify in court
- complete lethality, and traumatic brain injury assessments
- discuss health outcomes related to abuse
- provide referrals when necessary.
- Haven House Family Shelter: is here for anyone feeling unsafe. Call Haven House’s 24-hour hotline at (716) 884-6000 or message the confidential online chat for help.
1 in 3 teenagers will experience domestic violence
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence
1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence