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Family Abuse Court Services (FACS)

The Family Abuse Court Services Program (FACS) trains community volunteers to help any individual seeking an order of protection from the Family Courts in White Plains, Yonkers or New Rochelle. FACS assists individuals and families torn by domestic violence who seek relief through the courts.

Is It For Me?

Anyone coming to the Family Court in White Plains, Yonkers or New Rochelle seeking an order of protection may access our service. In order to be eligible for Family Court, you must be related to the person you are filing a petition against by blood or marriage or you must have a child in common with that person.

In addition to contacting the White Plains, Yonkers or New Rochelle FACS staff with questions, you may contact our Information and Referral Services at 914-345-5900, extension 240 or e-mail us at help@mhawestchester.org.

The White Plains Family Court covers the majority of Westchester County except Bronxville, Crestwood, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Tuckahoe, Yonkers, New Rochelle or Mount Vernon.

Yonkers Family Court covers Bronxville, Crestwood, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Tuckahoe and Yonkers.

The New Rochelle Family Court covers New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and The Pelhams.

What We Deliver

Our Family Abuse Court Services help victims of domestic abuse negotiate the court system. Many individuals experience fears, confusion and frustration while seeking services to protect themselves and their families. Our staff provide the following services:

Assist in safety planning
Calm victims in crisis
Explain the court process
Provide emotional support
Accompany clients into court
Discuss and explore options individuals may have available to them
Connect victims to shelters, medical services, counseling, resources for financial assistance, legal services, crime victim's compensation and lock replacement services

Where and When

Our Family Abuse Court Services Program is available 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays at these court houses and can be reached by simply coming in:

White Plains Family Court
111 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 1st Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
914-995-4020
Yonkers Family Court
53 South Broadway, 2nd Floor
Yonkers, NY 10710
914-231-2883
New Rochelle Family Court
420 North Avenue, 3rd Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-813-5649

Languages Spoken

Services are available in English.

Spanish-speaking interpreters are available at the courts.

Cost

These services are free.

Staff/Service Providers

The staff consists of one Program Director and two on-site supervisors. Staff are present at all three locations and supervise approximately 20 trained volunteers.

If you are interested in becoming a Family Abuse Court Services volunteer, click here for information on this opportunity.

Links to Other Helpful Web Sites

National Domestic Violence Hotline Home Page
http://www.ndvh.org
This site provides information on family violence resources and referrals. A relationship quiz is available in both English and Spanish for visitors to assess whether they may be in an abusive relationship. This site is maintained by the National Domestic Violence Hotline which links individuals to help in their area using a nationwide database that includes detailed information on domestic violence shelters, other emergency shelters, legal advocacy and assistance programs, and social service programs.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org
The web site of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence serves as a national information and referral resource about domestic violence for battered women, their children, the media and agencies. The Coalition works to impact public policy and legislation that affects battered women and their children.

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