Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor • Gwen Wright, Acting Executive Director

NYS Hotline: 1-800-942-6906 || Spanish: 1-800-942-6908

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+ What is Domestic Violence?

About domestic violence

NYS Domestic Violence Hotlines

Domestic violence and specific populations

Understanding Domestic Abusers

Domestic Violence Links

+ What Help is Available?

NYS Domestic Violence Hotlines

Help for victims, family and friends

Computer Safety

Additional benefits and services

+ What Do Professionals Need to Know?

NYS domestic violence resources

+ Information by Subject

Understanding Domestic Abusers

Child protective services

Community Corrections

Criminal Justice

Social services

Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence

Community Coordination

+ How Can You Make a Difference?

If someone you know is abused

If someone you know is a victim of sexual assault

Donate / volunteer

Community coordination

2007 Domestic Violence Laws By Subject

Each year, hundreds of bills are signed into law in NYS. The new laws listed in the categories below either specifically address domestic violence or have great potential to affect domestic violence victims and their children.