Phoenix Family ​Advocacy Center​

Our Mission​

To provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence and take a leadership role in educating the community about the impact of violence. If you have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence, we can help."​

Crime victims of all types may experience trauma, which can be displayed in many ways.

Physical:  Someone who has experienced physical trauma may have serious injury or shock to the body, as from a major accident.  Intense stress reactions may also occur: Increase of breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate and muscles may tighten.  Exhaustion, inability to sleep, headaches, increased or decreased appetites, or digestive problems may be a symptom of trauma.

Emotional:  A crime victim may experience emotional trauma that may have long-lasting effects.  Emotional trauma may take many different forms:  Shock or numbness, denial, disbelief, and anger.​

​Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT)

​The DVFRT Team is comprised of representatives ​from the criminal justice system, advocacy community, municipal government, and other community resources.

Mission:  To examine domestic violence fatalities in order to  better understand the dynamics of such deaths and to make recommendations for prevention and system improvements related to domestic violence.​

DVFRT Report 2019-2020.pdf

DVFRT Report 2018-2019.pdf

DVFRT Report 2016-2017.pdf

Paint Phoenix Purple

Phoenix Purple is a campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence.  The City of Phoenix and more than 50 partners including businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions and faith communities are working together to create a culture where domestic violence is no longer tolerated.