Domestic Violence Intervention Center

Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Inc. is a domestic shelter and non-profit organization that provides services to survivors of domestic and family violence. As a subrecipient of federal grants, Domestic Violence Intervention Center has provided crisis response services, emergency shelter, case management, transportation, advocacy and supportive services, outreach and education, support groups, child advocacy, legal advocacy, and counseling to victims of domestic violence.

The federal grants supporting these services have been awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, originating from programs related to crime victim assistance. As a subrecipient, Domestic Violence Intervention Center has used the federal funds to operate a 24-hour crisis hotline, confidential emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, referrals, transportation, and various forms of advocacy for domestic violence survivors across five Alabama counties. The specific services provided through these federal subawards include information and referral, personal advocacy and accompaniment, emotional support and safety services, shelter and housing assistance, criminal and civil justice system assistance, and help filing compensation claims.