DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM HOTLINE # 716-858-7999 24 hours a day 365 days a year
The Erie County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) provides victims of domestic violence access to services and courts through early intervention to provide safety and support. Our highly trained DV advocates understand the criminal justice, social services, and Family court systems. They are familiar with your communities' resources and can provide you with appropriate referrals. Most importantly, our experienced advocates assist you in better understanding the legal system and how to work with the various programs to lead to the best outcome possible for the victim.
Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive behaviors used by a family member, partner, or ex-partner to establish and maintain power and control over another person. Domestic Violence knows no boundaries in regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, education, or socio-economic status.
- National DV Hotline 1(800) 799-7233
TTY 1(800) 787-3224 - New York State Hotline 1(800)942-6906
Spanish 1(800) 942-6908 - Erie County Sheriff's Office DV Hotline (716) 858-7999
- Crisis Services 834-3131
VICTIM OUTREACH
Every Domestic Incident Report (DIR) that law enforcement files are followed up on shortly after an incident occurs. Follow-up typically occurs the same or the next day the incident(s) occur.
ECSO has a DV Specialist, One Unit Coordinator, 3 DV Advocates, and One DV Advocate through Crisis Services specially trained to help victims of Sex Crimes and Family Violence.
- Safety planning and crisis intervention, shelter options
- Confidential support for victims of domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, rape, and sexual assault
- Danger Assessment
- Referrals to appropriate services
- Escort to court, legal referrals, and court advocacy
- Assistance in obtaining an Order of Protection
- Crisis Intervention and support for victims of Domestic Violence, elder abuse, rape, and sexual assault
- Assistance with application for compensation with NYS Crime Victims Board(VINE Program)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Area schools have education and training available to them on teenage dating violence, recognition of family violence, and ways of reporting incidents. The elderly have seminars available to them on elder abuse and domestic violence throughout the area at various locations and upon request.
Training and education are also provided for
- Dynamics of Domestic Violence- Power and Control
- Effects of domestic violence on victims and children
- Teen dating violence
- Effective response to DV
- Resources available for victims
- Safety workshops for caseworkers
ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
