DVAP Partners provide a secure and neutral environment for child visitation, allowing children to maintain relationships with both parents — an essential component of their emotional development — while ensuring their safety from potential harm.
We also refer partners that offer support and resources for parents involved in the visitation process. This includes education on the impacts of domestic violence on children, guidance on promoting healthy parent-child relationships, and referrals to other services as needed.
Real support for a survivor of domestic violence is not about taking control of the situation or forcing quick decisions. It is about responding with care, patience, and respect for…
Post-separation abuse can be deeply confusing because leaving an abusive relationship does not always end the abuse itself. For many survivors, the behavior changes form rather than stopping, which can…
Domestic violence and abuse can happen in any neighborhood, regardless of socioeconomic or cultural background. Survivors often feel isolated and unable to seek help due to fear, shame, or threats…
When survivors of domestic violence find the courage to escape abusive relationships, they often face additional challenges involving their children. Many abusers exploit children as a means to maintain power…
Domestic violence is a deeply personal and traumatic experience, and survivors often face challenges as they decide how to proceed. One effective way to protect yourself and strengthen your case…
Domestic violence comes in many forms, and while physical abuse often leaves visible scars, emotional abuse can be harder to detect. Yet, the damage it causes is just as significant.…
