How Do I Contact Someone for Help? 

If your DC Courts Domestic Violence Victim Advocate is not available or if you wish to receive additional information or support, you can contact one or more of the following organizations. These hotlines can help you assess your options and provide you with additional support.

 

Hotlines and General Information 

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
  • DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 202-299-1181
  • My Sister's Place: 202-529-5991
  • House of Ruth: 202-667-7001
  • Sasha Bruce Youthwork: 202-675-9340
  • DC 24 Hour Suicide Hotline: 888-793-4357

Support and Counseling Services: 

  • My Sister's Place: 202-529-5991
  • House of Ruth: 202-667-7001
  • Bread for the City: 202-265-2400 or 202-561-8587
  • Family Matters of Greater Washington: 202-289-1510
  • Rape Crisis Center: 202-333-7273
  • AYUDA: 202-387-4848
  • Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project: 202-464-4477
  • The Korean Community Services Center: 703-354-6345
  • Whitman Walker Clinic Support and Anger Management Groups: 202-745-7000
  • William Wendt Center for Loss and Healing: 202-624-0010 or 202-610-0066
  • DC Law Students in Court: 202-638-4798

Domestic Violence Division

Leadership
Presiding Judge
Hon. Sean Staples
Deputy Presiding Judge
Hon. Juliet McKenna
Director
Rita Blandino
Deputy Director
Camille Tucker Mills
Location
Clerk's Office
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 4510
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Domestic Violence Intake Center - Main
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 4510
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Domestic Violence Intake Center - Southeast
Anacostia Professional Building
2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE,
Suite 400
Washington
,
D.C.
20020
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
In order to have a same day emergency civil hearing, filings must be received by Clerk’s Office by 3 p.m.
Contact Info
Clerk's Office
phone
202-879-0157
DVIC - Main
phone
(202) 879-0152
DVIC - Southeast
phone
(202) 879-1500