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Criminal Justice

How OPDV Can Help


Technical Assistance


Technical assistance can be provided in a variety of ways including:

  • Case Conferencing and Review
  • Systems assistance: participation in local stakeholder meetings to assist with Systems collaboration and coordination
  • Print and internet materials for police
  • Development and review of local departmental policies and protocols. To request technical assistance with policy development and training, contact opdvcriminaljustice@opdv.state.ny.us
  • Contact the Office of Victim Services (OVS) for information on benefits available to victims of crime 1-800-247-8035, TTY: -888-289-9747
  • Contact the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline
    • English 1-800-942-6906, TTY 1-800-818-0656
    • Spanish 1-800-942-6908, TTY 1-800-780-7660