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This page has contact information for victim assistance programs throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the programs listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
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Victim Service Section of the Delaware State Police
Hotline: (800) 842-8461 (24 hours) Phone: (302) 659-6823
URL: https://dsp.delaware.gov/victim-services/
The Victim Service Section is available 24 hours a day and has offices in each of the three counties. They can respond to hospitals, homes, crime scenes, when requested by an officer.
Kent
City of Dover Police Department - Victim Assistance Program
URL: https://doverpolice.org/victim-services/
Provides crime victims with professional assistance and support. Services include: crisis intervention, referrals to community based services, court accompaniment, assistance filing for violent crime compensation, and more.
New Castle
New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit
URL: https://www.newcastlede.gov/2288/Victim-Services
The Victim Services Unit provides information and support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elderly victims, and assistance to family members of homicide or suicide. They can provide court accompaniment and guidance through the criminal justice system, and present options, such as filing for a protection from abuse order, shelter, reporting the crime, mental health counseling, and other resources.
Newark Police Department Victim Services Unit
URL: https://newarkde.gov/341/Victims-Witnesses
The Victim Services Unit helps crime victims and witnesses within the city of Newark. Services include crisis intervention, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victims’ compensation, and referrals to other resources. They also provide information about protection from abuse orders and the criminal justice system.
Wilmington Police Department - Victim Services Unit
Phone 2: (302) 576-3665 (bilingual victim case coordinator)
URL: https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/government/city-departments/department-of-police/vi…
The Victim Services Unit can connect victims of domestic violence and Spanish-speaking victims to shelter services, court assistance, and social services.
Sussex
Georgetown Police Department Victim Services
URL: https://www.georgetownpolicede.org/victim-services.htm
The Victim Services Specialist works with victims of violent crime by providing direct support, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, information, and access to community services.
