Erie County Sheriff's Office - Domestic Violence Unit
134 W Eagle St, 4th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
Eligibility
Open to victims of domestic violence in jurisdictions covered by the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
Service Area: Erie County.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
(716) 858-7618
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 858-7999
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Advocate/Domestic Violence Hotline
(716) 858-7057
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Main Phone
(716) 858-6399
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Secondary Fax
(716) 858-7072
Voice·
Fax
Websitehttps://www.erie.gov/sheriff
Application process
An advocate is automatically assigned to any law enforcement call involving a domestic incident. An individual can also call the office or request an advocate from any law enforcement officer.
Fees
Free.
Provides crisis intervention and support for victims of family violence, elder abuse, rape, and sexual assault. Offers safe, confidential services including counseling, safety-planning, court advocacy, and referrals. Also provides comprehensive domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, elder abuse, and bullying prevention programs available for schools, community groups, women's groups, scouting troops, and other interested groups.
Last assured
08/05/2025
What's Here
Sexual Assault PreventionGeneral Abuse PreventionDating Violence PreventionSpouse / Intimate Partner Abuse CounselingCrime Victim Safety PlanningBullying PreventionDomestic / Family Violence Legal ServicesCrime Victim SupportChild Abuse PreventionElder Abuse CounselingChild Abuse CounselingSpouse / Intimate Partner Abuse PreventionElder Abuse Prevention
Providing organization
Erie County Sheriff's Office