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“Discovering Delaware’s Maritime Past”

Criminal Justice Council | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015

The First State’s essential relationship with the Delaware River and Bay, and the sea, will be brought to life in five days of family-friendly programming.




Department of Correction marks National Crimes Victims’ Rights Week by reviewing first year of enhanced victim services, launching new informational resource

Department of Correction | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 19-25, by reaffirming its commitment to engaging with survivors and their families and unveiling a new informational brochure for community members impacted by crime.




National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Criminal Justice Council | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2015

DOVER, DELAWARE- National Crime Victims’ Rights Week promotes victims’ rights and honors crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s theme is Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims reminding us all that individually and collectively, each citizen has a role in supporting victims of crime and empowering them to direct their own recovery. The […]




February Dedicated to Educating Delawareans About Teen Dating Violence and Prevention

Criminal Justice Council | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE- Each February, President Obama and Delaware’s Governor Markell declare this month Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to bring awareness to this issue and educate young people on the signs of teen dating violence. 1 out of 6 Delaware high school girls reported that their partner has done something on purpose to […]




October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Criminal Division | Criminal Justice Council | Department of Justice Press Releases | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Family | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 3, 2014

WILMINGTON, Del.- The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council would like to remind everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Last year in Delaware, 23,985 domestic violence incidents were reported to law enforcement, and Family Court issued 1,546 orders for Protection From Abuse. Governor Markell will declare October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the […]







  Category: Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

“Discovering Delaware’s Maritime Past”

Criminal Justice Council | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015

The First State’s essential relationship with the Delaware River and Bay, and the sea, will be brought to life in five days of family-friendly programming.




Department of Correction marks National Crimes Victims’ Rights Week by reviewing first year of enhanced victim services, launching new informational resource

Department of Correction | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 19-25, by reaffirming its commitment to engaging with survivors and their families and unveiling a new informational brochure for community members impacted by crime.




National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Criminal Justice Council | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2015

DOVER, DELAWARE- National Crime Victims’ Rights Week promotes victims’ rights and honors crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s theme is Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims reminding us all that individually and collectively, each citizen has a role in supporting victims of crime and empowering them to direct their own recovery. The […]




February Dedicated to Educating Delawareans About Teen Dating Violence and Prevention

Criminal Justice Council | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE- Each February, President Obama and Delaware’s Governor Markell declare this month Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to bring awareness to this issue and educate young people on the signs of teen dating violence. 1 out of 6 Delaware high school girls reported that their partner has done something on purpose to […]




October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Criminal Division | Criminal Justice Council | Department of Justice Press Releases | Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Family | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 3, 2014

WILMINGTON, Del.- The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council would like to remind everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Last year in Delaware, 23,985 domestic violence incidents were reported to law enforcement, and Family Court issued 1,546 orders for Protection From Abuse. Governor Markell will declare October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the […]