Overview
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DV & SA Program) leads the city's response to domestic violence and sexual assault by coordinating community-based and criminal justice partnerships and programs, providing training & technical assistance, supporting prevention programming for families impacted by violence and advocating for policies that support survivors.
The DV & SA Program leads our city's comprehensive response through five key areas:
- Violence Prevention & Education: Supporting families through prevention programs, education, and early intervention
- Community Resource Linkages: Promoting connections for survivors with local support services, shelters, and crisis intervention
- Provider Support: Offering training and technical assistance to criminal legal agencies, health care providers and community organizations
- Facilitating Emergency Response: Coordinating the AIR Program and multi-disciplinary response teams for follow up assistance
- Policy, Research, and Advocacy: Leading the Domestic Abuse Fatality Review Team and additional working groups and task forces to improve city-wide responses
Medical
University Medical Center (UMC)
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
UMC Forensic Program | (504) 702-3000
Services provided: no-cost forensic medical exams for sexual assault and domestic violence, which can be performed up to 5 days after an incident. It is not necessary to make a police report to receive a forensic medical exam.
Manning Family Children's CARE Center
1101 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA 701178
Audrey Hepburn CARE Center | (504) 896-9237
Services provided: no-cost forensic medical evaluations for children, case management and care coordination
Legal
Project Save
1000 Howard Ave, St 200, New Orleans, LA 70113
Project SAVE | (504) 310-6872
Services provided: free emergency legal representation for survivors of domestic violence residing in Orleans Parish. Legal services may include temporary restraining orders, temporary child support, custody, and use of property
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
1340 Poydras St, St 600, New Orleans, LA 70112
SLLS | (504) 529-1000
Services provided: free legal representation for survivors of domestic violence residing in Orleans Parish. Legal services may include temporary child support, custody, and divorce
Hotlines
Louisiana Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
LCADV | (888) 411-1333
Services provided: free and confidential hotline for victims and survivors of domestic violence. All calls will be routed to a domestic violence service provided in the victim or survivor's area
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault Hotline
LaFASA | (888) 995-7273 or text (225) 351-7233
Services provided: free and confidential hotline for victims and survivors of sexual assault, loved ones of survivors, and care providers
National Human Trafficking Hotline
(888) 373-7888
Services provided: national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking. Provides information about local resources, and access to safe space to report tips, seek services, and ask for help
VIA Link
211 or (800) 273-8255
Service provided: counselors can provide crisis counseling. Counselors can also provide information and referrals to programs which can help with needs such as food, shelter, medical care, financial assistance, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, senior services, childcare, and more.