DVRP advocates work one-on-one with women who are in past or present abusive relationships to ensure that they are informed about their rights and the available resources.

If you would like more information or if you think you might be in an abusive relationship, please call us at 202-464-4477, Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Are interested in becoming a volunteer or bilingual advocate?

The overall goal of the program is to increase access to resources and improve the safety of A/PI survivors of domestic violence, regardless of income level, immigration status, and English language proficiency.

DVRP’s advocates provide:

• Peer support;
• Safety planning;
• Interpretation and translation;
• Court accompaniment;
• Emergency transportation;
• Financial empowerment and life skills development;
• Assistance in applying for public benefits;
• Referrals for shelter, legal and social services; and
• Other support services, as needed.

Individuals who are more comfortable communicating in an Asian/Pacific Islander language are paired with a bilingual DVRP advocate. Currently, DVRP has advocates who speak:

• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Hindi
• Hmong
• Japanese
• Korean
• Lao
• Mandarin
• Mongolian
• Nepali
• Punjabi
• Tagalog
• Thai
• Vietnamese
• Urdu