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Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

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Delaware’s DVCC is a state agency legislatively created to improve the state’s response to DV & SV.

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

Meet Barry, the Wilmington Police Department’s Trauma and Wellness Dog! Barry is attached to our Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support Team, and is specially trained to support WPD employees and members of the public.

10/28/2026

It seems fitting that during , the DVCC has been engaged in a strategic planning process to determine the direction for 2027-2030. Thank you to the many partners and stakeholders statewide who provided important feedback in the process, and to the Council members and their experts who participated in our planning day last week! Thank you to the staff at Social Contract for an excellent job facilitating!

10/07/2026

Special shout out of thanks to colleagues at Coalition for a Safer Delaware and Delaware Moms Demand Action for your support! Our partnerships on shared issues makes all the difference.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

10/07/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and there is no better time for bills to be signed that prioritize and enhance victim safety. Thank you Matt Meyer for signing these bills and for the proclamation recognizing DVAM! Thank you Krista Griffith for your legislative leadership! And thank you to all the advocates who brought issues forward to be addressed and who work tirelessly every day to support survivors!

The DVCC also recognized our Outstanding Service Award winner, Lindsay of the AG Kathy Jennings in Kent County. 🎉 Congratulations Lindsay for your outstanding service to survivors! 💜

09/11/2026

We are looking for our next Training and Education Specialist II! The posting can be found at https://dhr.delaware.gov/talent-acquisition/work-for-de.shtml and search by position Training and Education Specialist II or by Recruitment # 091026-MACC02-100700. The posting will be active until at least September 24th. We’re happy to answer questions about the position!

09/08/2026

Chair Krista Griffith and many members of the DVCC’s Animal Abuse and DV Committee were present for the signing of HB131, HB134 and HB415! Thank you Krista Griffith Nicole Poore Senator Jack Walsh and many others for your leadership and efforts to strengthen Delaware laws regarding animal cruelty and for recognizing the link between cruelty to animals and violence against humans including child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. Thank you Governor Matt Meyer for signing to enact these laws!

09/06/2026

Our next WPD Community Resource Fair, and this year’s Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, will be held on Thursday, September 10 from 4-6 p.m. at the William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center (501 North Madison Street). We hope you can join us there!

09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is strongly linked to increased su***de risk. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available! Call the national su***de hotline at 988. 💜

09/02/2026

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Wilmington, DE
19801

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30am
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://dvcc.delaware.gov/

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