District Of Columbia § 4-552 - Domestic Violence Hotline.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 4-552 — Domestic Violence Hotline., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-552. Domestic Violence Hotline.
4-552The Office shall establish the Domestic Violence Hotline to provide assistance for victims and potential victims of domestic violence beginning October 1, 2014.
The Hotline shall:
Be operated by a domestic violence program funded and supported by the Office;
Provide a direct toll-free number that accepts calls and text messages;
Be directly available to callers, without an intermediary agency;
Be available on a 24-hour basis;
Provide live assistance by domestic violence counselors; and
Offer anonymity and confidentiality to enable a victim or a friend or family member of a victim to seek support without giving his or her legal name.
The requirements of paragraph (1)(F) of this subsection shall not be construed to limit or supersede any mandatory reporting requirements under District law.
The Office shall develop and implement an outreach campaign to educate District residents about the Hotline.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 4-552 cover?
Section 4-552 ("Domestic Violence Hotline.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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