50 Delaware Avenue
4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202
www4.erie.gov/da/special-victimsdomestic-violence-bureau
Domestic Violence Bureau
716-858-2400
Fax
716-858-4622
Alternative Number
716-858-4630
Primary Services
Crime Victim Support, Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Description
Works to prosecute offenders and prevent them from harming victims in the future. Working with police, investigators, and victim advocates, the Bureau is responsible for the prosecution of all cases arising between domestic and intimate partners, i.e. crimes occurring between spouses, ex-spouses, family members who live together, and those involved in intimate relationships.
Prosecutors assigned to the Domestic Violence Bureau receive specialized training and appear in all city, town, and village courts. They also staff several specialty courts, including the Buffalo City Court Domestic Violence Part, the Erie County Court Felony Domestic Violence Court, and the State Integrated Domestic Violence Court. Prosecutors are assisted by specially trained advocates and social workers from the BE SAFE Program within the Erie County District Attorney's Office who work with victims to address their special needs and to ensure their safety (see separate listing for BE SAFE Domestic Violence Program).
Prosecutors assigned to the Domestic Violence Bureau receive specialized training and appear in all city, town, and village courts. They also staff several specialty courts, including the Buffalo City Court Domestic Violence Part, the Erie County Court Felony Domestic Violence Court, and the State Integrated Domestic Violence Court. Prosecutors are assisted by specially trained advocates and social workers from the BE SAFE Program within the Erie County District Attorney's Office who work with victims to address their special needs and to ensure their safety (see separate listing for BE SAFE Domestic Violence Program).
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
By police referral, Social Services referral, or direct contact by victims.
Program Fees
Free.
Date of Official Change
Apr 17, 2024
Contacts
Lynette Reda (Primary)
Chief Prosecutor
716-858-2400