Dell Technology Assists Domestic Violence Victims, Administrators at Groundbreaking New York City Family Justice Center

The Center, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg opened in Brooklyn thissummer as the first of its kind under the Department of Justice'sFamily Justice Center Initiative, brings together under one roofvirtually every type of service provider needed by domestic violencevictims. They include advocates for victims of abuse, law enforcementofficers, prosecutors, probation officers, civil legal attorneys,faith-based groups and representatives from community-basedorganizations.

Dell either donated or deeply discounted computer systems for useby victims and administrators at the Brooklyn facility. Dell donated18 OptiPlex(TM) GX280 computers and two Dell PowerEdge(TM) 2850network servers, and provided another 42 desktop computers at cost.Dell also provided at cost 41 laser printers, one for each agencywithin the center, which victims can use to print confidentialinformation.

"Technology plays an important role in providing better assistanceto victims -- from digitizing 911 calls in order to have themavailable at arraignments to protecting confidential information withsophisticated firewalls," said Yolanda B. Jimenez, Commissioner of theNew York City Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence. "We aregrateful for the generous technological support Dell has provided tothe Family Justice Center."

"When put in the right hands, a computer can make a huge impact onsomeone's life, from helping to ensure they get everything they'reentitled to in a time of need to simplifying everyday tasks during anespecially difficult time," said Mike Bruemmer, vice president ofDell's state and local government business. "The Family Justice Centeris an excellent example of using technology to render much-neededassistance to victims of domestic violence."

About the New York City Family Justice Center

The New York City Family Justice Center aims to reduce barriersfaced by domestic violence victims who are seeking help. Located inBrooklyn, the Center allows victims to access comprehensive servicesmore easily by placing dedicated domestic violence prosecutors andessential service providers under one roof. With only one appointment,victims can meet with a prosecutor, petition for an order ofprotection, receive legal advice, talk to a counselor, and apply forhousing and financial assistance -- all while their children playsafely in the next room. Funded in part by an award from the U.S.Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, New York Citywas selected as one of 15 sites nationwide to create a Family JusticeCenter, and is the first to open its doors to the public.

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