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

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Understanding Domestic Abusers

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Training on the New Domestic Incident Report (DIR)

For extensive on-site training for officers on the new DIR and/or any other law enforcement domestic violence issues, please contact Bob Passonno, OPDV Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training Programs, (518) 457-6438 or bob.passonno@opdv.ny.gov.