Brighton Police Urge Support for Victims During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Brighton Police offer guidance on how friends, family and community members can safely support people experiencing domestic or gender‑based violence and share 24/7 hotline contact information.
The Brighton Police Department notes the complicated nature of domestic and gender‑based violence and offers practical ways the public can help — have private conversations when a victim is ready, listen without judgment, believe them, avoid quick fixes, offer concrete help (childcare, transportation), and respect their decisions. Victims can call 911 or contact the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline 24/7 by calling 800.942.6906, texting 844.997.2121, or chatting at opdv.ny.gov.