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2004 Domestic Violence Handbook
Content Section Links

What Is Domestic Violence?
Program List by County
Getting Help From An Advocate
Safety Planning
Telephone Privacy
Computer & Email Safety
If You Decide To Leave
Stalking
What The Police Can Do For You
If The Abuser Is Arrested
If You Are Arrested
If No Arrest Is Made
Criminal Court And Civil Court
Why Orders Of Protection Can Be Helpful
Mutual Orders Of Protection
Which Courts You Can Go To
Criminal Law: Going To Criminal Court
Civil Law: Going To Family Court

 


Custody and Visitation
How To Find An Attorney
Writing Your Petition
Getting The Evidence Together
What To Expect In Court
Talking To The Judge
Using Both Criminal And Civil Court
Planning For Your Time In Court
Supreme Court
After You Get An Order Of Protection
Enforcing An Order Of Protection
Changing The Order Of Protection
Federal Law
Getting Help From The Department Of Social Services
Processing Acceptance
What To Do If Your Application Is Denied
Crime Victims Compensation

 

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