Domestic Violence Unit
By Cambridge Police Department
We investigate domestic related assaults and abuse incidents and provide an advocate to help survivors obtain community services and develop safety plans.
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This is an ongoing program.
Contact 911 in case of an emergency or contact our Victim Advocate and leave a message for non-urgent situations. You can also review our lists of community resources that we refer people to:
All ages.
Request assistance
Contact
Alyssa Donovan, Victim Advocate
Cambridge Police Department Domestic Violence Unit
dvunit@cambridgepolice.org
617-875-7842
Cambridge Police Department Domestic Violence Unit
dvunit@cambridgepolice.org
617-875-7842
No application or registration needed.
Free!
Location
The program location changes over time.
- Both in-person and virtual (online or over the phone).
Additional information
For information on the services offered by the department and the resources available to victims and offenders, visit our Domestic Violence Resources page. You can also contact:
- Family and Social Justice Section
- Clinical Support
- or see our Domestic Violence Unit webpage for information on Domestic Violence Laws.
Last updated February 16, 2023.