Domestic Violence Help & Awareness

Watch: A message from the NNPD DV Team

The Newport News Police Department employs two full-time advocates – the NNPD Domestic Violence Team - to bridge the gap between law enforcement and victim support.

Through victim advocacy and empowerment, the team assists individuals affected by domestic violence in their journey toward safety and stability.

The advocates also train officers to help them understand the challenges for people affected by domestic violence. This helps to ensure officers and victims have positive interactions.

Additionally, the team performs community outreach and engages with youth in the community to bring awareness to domestic violence and promote healthy relationships among the youth and others.

The team also collaborates with community partners to develop strategies to prevent domestic abuse.

Watch: A message from Chief Drew

The Newport News Police Department is committed to stopping domestic violence in our community. We want to educate citizens, change the culture of silence about violence and empower individuals affected by domestic violence to reach out for help. Our goal is to improve lives and keep people safe.

If you suspect domestic violence, speak up. #SilenceKills. Your phone call could save a life.

Video Series

In October 2019, we partnered with Transitions Family Violence Services to create a series of videos to help educate citizens about domestic violence. You can watch the videos below.

Watch: Why They Stay

Patrol officer Erick Nunez speaks with Darryle Brown, Community Advocate with Transitions Family Violence Services, about why it can be difficult for individuals to leave their abusers.

Watch: Children are Affected

Master Police Officer Jamie Acree and Ashley Ruggerio, Youth & Trauma Therapist with Transitions Family Violence Services, speak about how children are affected by domestic violence.

Watch: Changing the Culture of Silence

SVU Sgt. Shawnalea Ross speaks with Sanu Dieng, Executive Director at Transitions Family Violence Services, about the culture of silence around domestic violence.