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RPD: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue in our community. Women, children, and men can all suffer the effects of domestic violence. The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is committed to working with partner agencies to provide help to all victims of domestic violence.

More than just physical abuse

Domestic violence is a pattern of abuse by which an abuser seeks to gain power and control over an intimate partner. An abuser uses a variety of tactics to gain that power and control, including:

  • Isolation of the victim from loved ones
  • Financial deprivation 
  • Destruction of property and pets 
  • Psychological/emotional abuse 
  • Threats of or actual physical harm to the victim or to his or her children

A red flag should be raised if you recognize any of these signs in your relationship or that of a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor. 

Commitment to help

 All victims of domestic violence are entitled to prompt and professional service from members of the Rochester Police Department. We are committed to assisting you from the moment that we receive your call.

We will be aggressive in pursuing those who bring pain and suffering in the guise of “love.” We understand that you may be experiencing a range of emotions from anger to despair and helplessness, from frustration to outright terror. Let us help you.

Our Victim Assistance Unit will connect you to agencies that can help you find temporary safe housing, food/clothing for you and your children, legal assistance and counseling.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing signs of domestic violence, please don’t hesitate to make the call. A life may depend on it.

Important Telephone Numbers and Partner Websites

If you are being threatened or are in immediate danger, CALL 911.

 New York State 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotlines

(800) 942-6906 English 

 

Willow Domestic Violence Center 24-Hour Hotline

(585) 222-7233

(585) 232-1741 TTY

Department of Recreation and Human Service Support Team 
M-T-F 9am-5pm      W-TH 9am-6:30 pm
(585) 428-6630
RESTORE of Planned Parenthood - sexual assault services 24-Hour Hotline(585) 546-2777
Out Alliance      outalliance.org(585) 244-8640
 IGNITE ,formerly Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims (ASADV)
   justbeginnings.org/about-us/
 
   Victim Notifications  Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (ny.gov)

doccs.ny.gov/victim-notifications
(888) VINE4NY
Rochester/Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium (585) 428-2215
Legal Aid Society of Rochester (585) 232-4090
 Lifespan-NY Elder Abuse Coalition  (585) 244-8400
Safe Journey     mysafejourney.org(814) 438-2675
Society for the Protection & Care of Children  (585) 325-6101
 NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (business hours)(518) 457-5800
Telesca Center for Justice (Empire Justice Center) (585) 454-4060 
 National Alliance on Mental Illness (800) 950-NAMI
Women Kind(888) 888-7702
SAATHI of Rochester(585) 234-1050
 NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence  (518) 482-5465
 Survivors Advocating for Effective Reform safersurvivors.org 
Stalking Resource Center - The National Center for Victims of Crime
victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/
 
The Office on Violence Against Women (ovw)
justice.gov/ovw
 
Impact of Sexual and Domestic Violence on Substance Abuse and Addiction
recovery.org |  recovery.org/addiction/domestic-violence/
 (888) 986-7420
Refugee Resettlement - Catholic Charities Community Services (cccsny.org)
cccsny.org/services/refugee-resettlement
(585) 546-7220