Domestic Violence

(Click here for New York, New Jersey, or California information. Click here to return to the main page.) 

General Resources and Safety Planning

• What is Domestic Violence - National Domestic Violence Hotline
  
• Know Your Rights - Information on restraining orders - The Safe Space
• Safety With An Abuser - Tips to help try to keep you and your children safe until the time comes when you are able to leave - Womenslaw.org
  
• Going to Court - Tips to keep you safe on occasions where you may have to see the abuser in court - Womenslaw.org
  
• Safety in Rural Areas - Tips to help keep you as safe as possible when dealing with an abusive relationship in a small, rural area - Womenslaw.org
• Safety Planning - New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Preparing to Leave - Womenslaw.org
  
• Domestic Violence Personal Safety Plan - Texas Council On Family Violence
  
• Ending and Abusive Relationship - Steps to take if the abuser has permanently moved out of your home or if you have left the abuser and relocated to a confidential location - Womenslaw.org
  
• Internet Security - Womenslaw.org

Hotlines

• National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224 available 24 hours a day/7 days a week
• National Stalking Resource Center - 1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255) M-F 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) available 24/7 for the nearest rape crisis center

Employment Issues

• State Law Guide: Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence - Legal Momentum
• Employment Discrimination Against Abused Women -Information about your legal rights to be free from discrimination or harassment at work, and what steps you can take to enforce your rights - Legal Momentum

New York

• Domestic Violence Handbook - New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Domestic Violence Directory - New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Where to Find Help - New York State and Local Programs - Womenslaw.org
  
• Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence - New York State Division of Human Rights
  
  

New Jersey

• Domestic Violence Information and Resources - New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
  
• Where to Find Help - New Jersey State and Local Programs - Womenslaw.org
• Myths and Facts about Woman to Woman Battering - Lesbian Battering - New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
• Pregnancy and Domestic Violence Brochure - New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women

California

• Where to Find Help - California State and Local Programs - Womenslaw.org
• How to Enforce Your Restraining Order - Judicial Council of California

• How to Reissue a Temporary Restraining Order - Judicial Council of California
• Domestic Violence and Employment, Disabilities in the Workplace: An Introduction to State and Federal Laws - Legal Aid Society of San Francisco, Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC)
• Domestic Violence and Employment, Taking Leave for Your Own Health Condition - LAS-ELC
• Domestic Violence and Employment, Taking Leave to Care for a Family Member - LAS-ELC
• Domestic Violence and Employment, Paid Family Leave Benefits - LAS-ELC
• Domestic Violence & Employment, Unemployment Insurance if you Must Quit - LAS-ELC
• Domestic Violence and Employment, Job-Guaranteed Time Off to Obtain Services- LAS-ELC
• Domestic Violence and Employment, Job-Guaranteed Time Off to Go To Court - LAS-ELC
• A Domestic Violence Restraining Order was issued against me, Informational handout - Judicial Council of California
• Get Ready for Your Hearing (For Protected Person) - Judicial Council of California
• Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me? Questions and Answers - Judicial Council of California 
• How does a Criminal Protective Order help me? - Judicial Council of California