Family Domestic Violence Resources

What is the Domestic Violence Project?

The Domestic Violence Project provides legal representation to victims of domestic violence in Suffolk County relating to family law matters, including obtaining orders of protection and custody. If you would like to obtain legal representation from Legal Services of Long Island you will need to go through one of our advocacy agencies. For the fastest referrals, please contact Brighter Tomorrows (https://brightertomorrowsinc.org/) at (631) 395-1800 or, if you are on the East End of Long Island, The Retreat (http://allagainstabuse.org/) at (631) 329-2200. Both hotlines are available 24 hours a day.

Domestic Violence Awareness

The Domestic Violence Project also focuses on raising awareness for domestic violence. There are signs that may indicate that someone is in an abusive relationship that is either emotional or physical, or both. Some may be that:

• Their partner talks down to them, makes disparaging remarks to them, or shares hurtful or embarrassing stories about them in public. Even if said in a joking manner, remarks like this that are said in front of others is disrespectful and may be indicative of other problems in the relationship.

• The person is uncharacteristically insecure or disparaging. They say things like, “I can’t do anything right” or “I’m so stupid.” They might even struggle with decisions, like what to order at a restaurant. These instances of self-doubt may be signs their partner is extremely critical of them or constantly blames them for things.

• They blame themselves for everything and apologize profusely. This may indicate that they have been conditioned to take the blame in their relationship for every little thing.
• Their partner checks in on them constantly. If their partner calls or texts demanding to know where they are, what they’re doing, or who they’re with, then the partner is controlling and possessive, not caring.

More Resources

Nassau County

• IN AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911.

Suffolk County

Please call one of the following Agency hotlines for Assistance:

• LI Against Domestic Violence: Call (631) 666-8833 or visit their website.
• The RETREAT (631) 329-2200 or visit their website.
• Crime Victims Center (631) 689-2672 or visit their website.
• Brighter Tomorrows (631) 395-1800 or visit their website.
• ECLI-VIBES (631) 360-3606 or visit their website.

IN AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911.

Family Legal Care

• Family Legal care provides legal and social service support to those involved in the New York Family Court, free of charge. Se Habla Español.
• Call 212-343-1122 for assistance, or visit their website for live chat or email assistance.

Child Support

• Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: New York Child Support Online: FAQ

Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

• Call 800-942-6906
• Text 844-997-2121
• Chat Available 7 days/week, 24 hours per day

For More Information on the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, please check out their website.