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Domestic Violence & Victims of Crimes Information and Resources The Guilford Police Department is committed to keeping the public informed on important issues. Some people are reluctant to report incidents of Domestic Violence to local police for any number of reasons. We are committed to helping and protecting those who may be in relationships that are having problems. They may feel they cannot resolve these problems or are abused or in danger of abuse. In these situations many feel they have no where to turn for help. The Guilford Police Department's commitment is to help everyone involved in these type of situations. Many resources are available to the public through the Police Department but for those who would rather seek help from other sources we have put together this informational page. Victims of Crime have rights Including the right to: Help getting emergency medical care Ask to be notified about; arrest, arraignment, and scheduled release of an offender Protection from employer harassment, when under subpoena as a witness Get information about services and agencies which help victims Apply for financial assistance.     Call 1-800-822-8428 Family Violence Victims Violence includes threats of violence The police officer is responsible for deciding whether or not to make an arrest Victims can file a complaint with the police, and ask them to arrest the offender The person arrested for a family violence crime must go to court the next day that court is open. At that time, the victim can request a protective order Courts have Family Violence Victim Advocates to give victims services and support. The courts also have Family Violence Intervention Units which evaluate cases and serve both victims and offenders Victims can contact the clerk of the court to learn when the offender is scheduled to be in court. The Family Violence or Family Relations staff can tell victims which court hearings are important to attend Victims can get a court order to stop further physical injury or harassment. Contact the clerk of the Civil Court, a family violence advocate or a lawyer Additional information is available by checking The Connecticut Office of the Victim Advocate To see a list of links to other State of CT agencies which offer information or assistance. Click the link above. Domestic Violence Services HOTLINE New Haven: Tel - 203-789-8104 Resources 2-1-1: New, National Number for Access to Human Services ** Free, Easy-To-Remember Number To Be Available Throughout U.S. ** (Washington, D.C.) - People who are in need of human services information soon may simply dial 2-1-1 anywhere in the United States. The easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number will make it possible for callers in need to more easily make critical connections with appropriate community based organizations and government agencies. Rather than searching for telephone numbers for human services organizations that can help with particular needs - such as after school programs, food banks, crisis intervention, home health care - callers will be able to get all the information they need from 2-1-1 centers. In Connecticut there are only 2 numbers you need to remember: For EMERGENCY call 9-1-1 to reach Police, Fire and Emergency Services For access to resources of all types call 2-1-1, CT INFO LINE CRISIS SERVICE - 24 hour HOTLINES Domestic Violence: Advocates, emergency shelter, counseling and other services: Call Statewide Toll-Free   1-888-774-2900 Sexual Assault: Counseling, advocacy: Call Statewide Toll-Free   1-888-999-5545 INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES Info-Line 1-800-203-1234 or 211 Elder Abuse 1-860-424-5293 Child Abuse Care line 1-800-842-2288 Mothers Against Drunk Driving(MADD) 1-800-544-3690 Office of Victims Services: 1-800-822-8428 CT Victim Advocate Information, advocacy, counseling, referral, notification, and victim compensation State of Connecticut Web site ConneCT Local Family Resources Women and Family Life Center 96 Fair St. Guilford, CT 06437 Tel. 203-458-0616 Women and Family Life Center Web Site WFLC E-Mail In an EMERGENCY Please call 9-1-1, you may call the Police Department's routine number anonymously for information. Call 203-453-8061 CommentsQuestions | General Info | Records | FAQ's | Lost & Found | D.A.R.E. | Crime Prevention | | Most Wanted | Events | Animal Control | Police Commission | Email |