Family Violence Law Center (FVLC) & Crisis Hotline - Draft

• FVLC seeks to end family violence in Alameda County by providing support and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, changing individual and community perceptions about relationship abuse, and advocating for change within the legal, health, education, and criminal justice systems. Help victims of abuse to obtain restraining orders and find emergency shelters.
• • Owner
    Emily Hy
  • Created On
    07-20-2016
  • Updated On
    03-12-2024
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Contact
  • Phone
    (510) 208-3557
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@fvlc.org
  • Alt Name
    24 Hour Crisis Hotline (for people living in Alameda County)
  • Alt Phone
    (800) 947-8301
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    470 27th St
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    04-10-2018
  • Expiration Date
    04-10-2024
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Family Violence Law Center
  • Zip Code
    94612

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    http://fvlc.org/

• Detailed Information

  • 1. Crisis Intervention and Support
    Our trained, compassionate advocates are available 24/7 to provide you:
    
    -Crisis intervention
    -Safety planning
    -Meaningful referrals to counseling and other supportive services.

    FVLC’s Mobile Response Team provides on-site response at medical sites and police scenes and emergency relocation assistance for survivors in immediate danger.
    
    All services are available in any language through an interpreter, and all conversations are confidential.
    
    To speak to someone now call 1-800-947-8301.

    2. Legal Services

    We provide free legal services for survivors in Alameda County who need assistance with domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment restraining orders, limited family law issues, limited housing and landlord/tenant issues, and Title IX administrative proceedings at UC Berkeley. With family law and housing lawyers on staff, Family Violence Law Center is well-equipped to guide survivors through the relevant court and administrative systems.
    
    We work with people who need help with:
    -Domestic Violence Prevention Act Restraining Orders (DVROs)
    -Child custody and visitation filings (as attached to a DVRO)

    -Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CHOs) for survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and/or stalking

    -Title IX administrative proceedings at UC Berkeley 

    -Addressing housing legal needs connected to their abuse situation
    

    
    

    Our Legal Services include:
    -Legal information
    -Paperwork preparation
    -Court accompaniment
    -Attorney representation 

    -Advisor representation and support in Title IX administrative proceedings at UC Berkeley

    -Eviction prevention and defense, assistance with landlord/tenant disputes, fair housing advocacy, and information on tenants’ rights 

    
    

    If you’d like to speak to someone today call 1-800-947-8301.
    
    If you live outside of Alameda County, or have any legal issues not covered above, we can offer referrals for free and low-cost legal services in other jurisdictions or for other legal matters
    
    Criminal Justice Advocacy
    FVLC staffs a team of advocates who work closely with Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda police departments and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department in order to enhance victim safety and improve law enforcement response to domestic violence.
    
    Advocates receive domestic violence referrals from these jurisdictions and pro-actively contact victims to offer support and services. 

    
    

    3. Youth Programs

    We believe that educating the next generation about healthy relationships helps end domestic violence.
    
    Family Violence Law Center offers the following programs to children and teenagers in Alameda County.
    
    Relationship Abuse Prevention (RAP) Program
    The RAP program educates, engages, and empowers teens to build healthy relationships.
    
    Teenagers in Oakland who participate in the RAP program will:
    -Learn how to recognize warning signs of an abusive relationship
    -Explore the interrelated nature of violence in the home, in schools, and in society

    -Discuss power imbalances that occur based on race, class, gender, and sexuality

    -Learn how to treat one another in relationships and resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner

    -Create community environments that encourage and support healthy relationships

    
    

    If you (or your school) would like to participate in the RAP program contact 1-800-947-8301.
    
    Therapy for Children Ages 5 and Under
    This program offers free parent/child psychotherapy to help children ages 5 and under who have been exposed to or are victims of domestic violence in Alameda County.
    
    FVLC’s therapy program supports recovery and guides both parent and child in establishing supportive bonds with one another. This intensive therapeutic support helps put both the parent and child on track for a healthy future.
    
    If you and your child would like to seek therapy with FVLC contact 1-800-947-8301.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
  • Cities
    • Emeryville, CA
    • San Leandro, CA
    • Newark, CA
    • Union City, CA
    • Piedmont, CA
    • Oakland, CA
    • Livermore, CA
    • Dublin, CA
    • Berkeley, CA
    • Pleasanton, CA
    • Hayward, CA
    • Albany, CA
    • Fremont, CA
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • All Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files