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Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc.: Legal Advocacy Program
 
Who We Are

Assistance with protective orders, crime victim compensation and referrals, as well as some domestic-violence related legal issues.

Mission of DVP, Inc. is to stop violence against women and children.

 
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How to Get Help
Choose ONE of the following ways to get help:
 
   Contact this group by calling for an appointment. 903-794-4000 Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00
 
Location: 424 Spruce Street Texarkana, TX 75501
Cross Streets: 4th and Spruce
Directions: Texas Blvd. to 4th, turn right on 4th, turn right on Spruce.
Clients should bring any legal documents and/or police reports pertaining to their abuse.
 
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   Contact this group by telephone at 903-794-4000
 
 Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
 
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   Contact this group by visiting its office at  424 Spruce Street Texarkana, TX 75501
 
 Monday: 08:00-05:00
 Tuesday: 08:00-05:00
 Wednesday: 08:00-05:00
 Thursday: 08:00-05:00
 Friday: 08:00-05:00
  Cross Streets: 4th and Spruce
  Directions: Texas Blvd. to 4th, turn right on 4th, turn right on Spruce.
  Clients should bring any legal documents and/or police reports pertaining to their abuse.
 
 
Who We Serve
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Bowie, Cass
Languages Spoken  Spanish
Interpreters can be provided for: when foreign languaue victim requests assistance
Wheelchair Accessible Y
Access for the deaf: TDD, volunteer interpreters (when needed/requested)
 
Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
  Domestic Violence
  This program does not serve prisoners
 
Clients may be asked to pay on sliding scale based on income; clients must pay court costs.
 
 
Type of Help
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation- for protective orders
  Brief Advice- on custody, visitation, paternity, divorce
  Pro Se Legal Clinic- waiver divorces
  Self-Help Materials- protective order/ stalking issues

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Emergency Instructions
If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
 
What is an emergency?  Emergency intake for safe-shelter processed through local law enforcement or direct calls to shelter.
 
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General contact information:
Telephone:903-794-4000 , 800-876-4808
Fax:903-792-2924
 
Last Updated: 07/07/04
 
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