The NYC Family Justice Center in Brooklyn is a city-run multidisciplinary site where survivors of intimate partner violence and related abuse can meet civil legal providers, counselors, and advocates in one building. Services are free; identification may be requested. Authoritative hours and partners appear on nyc.gov.
About this public office
Family Justice Centers are a nationally studied model for co-locating criminal and civil legal resources with social services while prioritizing survivor safety. Brooklyn’s center coordinates with NYPD, district attorney offices, and nonprofit partners subject to memoranda of understanding that change over time.
This summary is informational. For emergencies, call 911; for confidential hotline support, use NYC’s published crisis numbers on official OCDV pages.
Public services and filings (overview)
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- Civil legal assistance and referrals (on-site partner organizations)
- Counseling and safety planning with trained advocates
- Assistance with orders of protection and family-court orientation (non-attorney navigation)
- Referrals to shelter, benefits, and child-welfare resources when appropriate
- Language access services per NYC language access policy
Sources cited for this profile
We reviewed multiple independent, authoritative references when drafting this directory summary. It is not legal, medical, tax, or immigration advice, nor a complete bibliography.
- The City of New York — Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (Family Justice Centers)
- New York State Unified Court System — family court information (nycourts.gov)
- New York City Police Department — domestic violence resources published by NYPD (nyc.gov)
- U.S. Department of Justice — Office on Violence Against Women — FJC program background (justice.gov)
- National Network to End Domestic Violence — public education on safety planning (nnedv.org)
Profile verification
Last desk review: April 2026. Method: comparison of official websites, government or regulatory materials, and recognized nonprofit registries—not an on-site inspection or document audit. Re-verify hours, fees, licensing, and insurance before acting.
Location & contact
- Address: 350 Jay St 15th floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States
- Phone: +1 718-250-5113
- Website: www.nyc.gov
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