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| Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc.: Legal Advocacy Program |
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| 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: |
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Contact this group by calling for an appointment. 903-794-4000
Monday-Friday
8:00 to 5:00
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| 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. |
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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 |
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| | 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 |
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| | 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 |
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Cross Streets:
4th and Spruce
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Directions:
Texas Blvd. to 4th, turn right on 4th, turn right on Spruce.
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Clients should bring any legal documents and/or police reports pertaining to their abuse.
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Bowie, Cass
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Languages Spoken Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided for: when foreign languaue victim requests assistance
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: TDD, volunteer interpreters (when needed/requested)
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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Domestic Violence
This program does not serve prisoners
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| Clients may be asked to pay on sliding scale based on income; clients must pay court costs. |
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| Type of Help |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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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
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| 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. |
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| 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:
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| Telephone: | 903-794-4000 , 800-876-4808
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| Fax: | 903-792-2924
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