In its sixth year of operation, the Center's Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (DVAP) provides victims of domestic violence and their families with counseling, advocacy and support.

This program includes the following: 

Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (DVAP)

• Hotline:  (518) 664-4008 Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
• 24-Hour Hotline:  Saratoga County  518 584-8188
•                         Rensselaer County  518 272-2370

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior that can include physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual and psychological tactics used by one partner to gain and maintain power and control over their intimate partner.

Domestic violence affects people who are married, divorced, living together, dating, and in gay or lesbian relationships.  Also included are people from all social, economic, racial, religious, and ethnic groups. Anyone can be a victim but women are by far the most common victims.

Many times women are not sure if they are being abused. Maybe you haven't been seriously injured or you haven't been hit at all. Domestic violence is about more than physical violence – it's about control.

If your partner ...

...then maybe you are being abused.

Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (DVAP) provides victims of domestic violence and their families with counseling, advocacy and support.

This program includes the following: