Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence

What Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence does

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) is a 501(c)-style statewide nonprofit coalition headquartered at 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 903, in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 1994. It operates as the designated coordinating body for domestic violence prevention and survivor support in the state, governing a coalition of four member organizations (YWCA, Child Inc., CLASI, and People's Place) that deliver last-mile direct services.

DCADV's product surface spans crisis response (three regional 24-hour hotlines plus a bilingual Abriendo Puertas line, emergency shelters), ongoing support (counseling, court advocacy, community health worker program), prevention programming (Project PIN, teen dating violence awareness, workplace prevention training), professional training and the Delaware Domestic Violence Specialist Certification, and policy advocacy tracks in housing, economic justice, and health. Distribution is coalition-based: hotlines, member-agency shelters, community health workers, and court support services deliver services across Delaware's three counties.

The revenue model is nonprofit grant- and donation-funded. Services are provided free of charge to survivors. Primary federal funding flows through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families, Family & Youth Services Bureau) under Grant 2401DESDVC, supplemented by Delaware Criminal Justice Council grants and individual donations; the organization reports 145 members/donors/supporters per its FY25 annual report. DCADV operates with 13 employees and partners with LSCD, DVLS, ACLU Delaware, the H.O.M.E.S. Campaign, NRCDV, and a multi-state coalition (Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island).

Name

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Legal name

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Website

https://dcadv.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide nonprofit coalition, founded in 1994, that coordinates member agencies delivering crisis, shelter, counseling, legal, and prevention services to domestic violence survivors across Delaware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Victim advocacy
• Crisis hotline support
• Emergency shelter services
• Legal advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DCADV is a Delaware statewide nonprofit coalition that delivers a portfolio of direct domestic violence services — 24-hour crisis hotlines (including a bilingual Abriendo Puertas line), emergency shelters, counseling, legal advocacy and court support, community health worker navigation, and LGBTQIA+-specific resources — alongside prevention programs, professional training and a domestic violence specialist certification, and state-level policy advocacy in housing, economic justice, and health. Services are offered free of charge and funded through federal grants, state criminal justice funding, and donations.

Product overview

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) is a statewide nonprofit coalition providing a comprehensive range of domestic violence services through direct support programs and advocacy initiatives. The organization operates crisis response services (24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters), ongoing support (counseling, court advocacy, community health workers), and prevention programming (teen dating violence prevention, Project PIN). DCADV also provides professional training and the Delaware Domestic Violence Specialist Certification, distributes informational materials, and conducts policy advocacy in areas including housing, economic justice, and healthcare. The organization serves as a coalition coordinating member agencies across Delaware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotlines Statewide crisis hotline services providing immediate emergency support for domestic violence victims across New Castle County, Kent & Sussex Counties, and a bilingual Abriendo Puertas line for Spanish-speaking survivors.
• Domestic Violence Shelters Emergency shelter services providing safe housing for domestic violence survivors and their families across Delaware.
• Counseling and Support Services Therapeutic and emotional support services for domestic violence survivors including individual and group counseling.
• Support in Court Legal advocacy and court support services helping survivors navigate protective orders and family court proceedings.
• Online Training Center Digital learning platform offering webinars and foundational training on domestic violence for professionals, advocates, and member organization staff.
• Delaware Domestic Violence Specialist Certification Professional certification program for individuals working with domestic violence survivors, establishing statewide standards of practice.
• Community Health Worker Program Community-based program connecting DV survivors with healthcare services, social services, transportation, and community resources through trained community health workers.
• LGBTQIA+ Resources Specialized support services and resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing domestic violence in Delaware.
• Project PIN Domestic violence prevention program focused on education and early intervention strategies.
• Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Program Education and prevention initiatives targeting adolescent relationship violence in Delaware schools and communities.
• Purple Ribbon Celebration Annual awareness event recognizing individuals and organizations making significant contributions to domestic violence prevention in Delaware.
• Economic Justice Program Advocacy and services addressing economic barriers that keep survivors trapped in abusive relationships, including financial literacy and employment support.
• Housing Program Advocacy and resources addressing housing instability and homelessness faced by domestic violence survivors, including contributions to Delaware's Right to Representation in Evictions law.
• Health Program Advocacy addressing the intersection of domestic violence and health outcomes, including resources for healthcare providers and survivors.
• Legislative Advocacy Policy advocacy efforts at the state level to advance legislation protecting domestic violence survivors and promoting prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,186 people served in community collaborative efforts
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to implement Delaware's Right to Representation in Evictions law (2023). LSCD, CLASI, and DVLS partnered to increase housing attorneys on staff and expand representation to people facing eviction.
• Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to implement Delaware's Right to Representation in Evictions law (2023). DVLS, CLASI, and LSCD form the three nonprofit legal aid agencies providing free legal representation.
• YWCAcoreOthersMember organization of DCADV coalition. YWCA is one of the four member organizations providing direct services to domestic violence survivors in Delaware.
• Child InccoreOthersMember organization of DCADV coalition providing services to children and families affected by domestic violence.
• CLASI (Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.)coreOthersMember organization providing free legal help to low-income individuals and families statewide. Partnered to implement the Right to Representation in Evictions Law alongside LSCD and DVLS.
• People's PlacecoreOthersMember organization of DCADV coalition providing community services to domestic violence survivors.
• ACLU of DelawaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner advocating for the Right to Representation in Evictions law, which Delaware became the fourth state to pass in 2023.
• H.O.M.E.S. CampaignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner advocating for the Right to Representation in Evictions law alongside DCADV, CLASI, and ACLU of Delaware.
• National Resource Center on Domestic ViolencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership developed in collaboration with NRCDV and other state coalitions (Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island) to create resources on collaboration in domestic violence prevention.
• RAFT (Resilience for Advocates through Foundational Training)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training and support for advocates working with domestic violence survivors, including workshops on trauma and vicarious trauma.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: National umbrella organization representing state coalitions and individual DV programs across the U.S. Operates at federal policy level and provides public awareness; broader scope than a single state coalition.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationwide 24/7 crisis hotline and resource referral service for DV victims. Operates adjacent service (crisis line) at national scale; relevant given DCADV's hotline-heavy service mix.
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: National resource center providing training, technical assistance, and resources to DV coalitions including DCADV. Functions as a capacity-building intermediary for state-level organizations.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide PA coalition coordinating member programs and providing training, legal advocacy, and policy work on domestic violence. Closest analog to DCADV in scope, mission, and coalition-of-agencies structure.
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Statewide Ohio coalition providing training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy for DV programs. Listed alongside DCADV as an NRCDV coalition partner; directly comparable structure.
• Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence: Michigan's statewide coalition addressing DV and sexual violence through training, policy advocacy, and member coordination. Listed alongside DCADV as a multi-state partner.
• North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide NC coalition coordinating DV services, training, and policy advocacy. Identified in source materials as a DCADV partner in NRCDV-led resource development work.
• Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide RI coalition providing DV prevention, intervention, and advocacy through member agencies. Comparable in scale and role to DCADV; explicitly named as peer in source materials.
• New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence: Statewide NJ coalition serving as the umbrella organization for domestic violence programs, providing training, policy advocacy, and public awareness. Direct functional parallel to DCADV's role in Delaware.
• Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence: Maryland's statewide coalition addressing domestic violence through member agency coordination, policy advocacy, and training — same coalition model and service portfolio as DCADV.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DCADVDe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXuz-biJKsaY7oHzFXPThGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DelawareCoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-coalition-against-domestic-violence
• Instagraminstagram.com/dcadv

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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