Domestic Violence
AsistaHelp.Org
External Link to ASISTA
ASISTA's mission is to advance the dignity, rights and liberty of immigrant survivors of violence.
ASISTA is a national non-profit dedicated to helping attorneys...
Battered Women's Justice Project - Resource Center
External Link to the Battered Women's Justice Project
The BWJP is the national resource center on civil and criminal justice responses to intimate partner violence (IPV).
BWJP manages the
Domestic Violence - Know Your Rights
Authored By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
FAQ
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
You may be a victim of domestic violence if any of these people hurt you, or seriously...
Domestic Violence Option for TANF Recipients
Authored By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
FAQ
Under Florida’s Family Violence Option, a victim of domestic violence may be entitled to certain rights, benefits or exemptions...
Domestic Violence Victims Have A Right To Request Child Support
Authored By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
FAQ
How do I fill out the Petition for Injunction Against Domestic Violence?
Be sure to check the following boxes in Section VI of...
First Step - Domestic Violence Booklet
Authored By: Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
First Step is a domestic violence (DV) education and resource booklet. It includes information on domestic violence, a detailed safety...
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence - DV Centers
External Link to Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
If you need help right away, please call the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119.
Find out more about the
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
External Link to Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Click on Get Help Now to locate the local crisis center or other resource near you.
Click on Legal Help to get more information...
Florida's Legal Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence
Authored By: Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Legal rights of Florida victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, Repeat Violence, and Human...
Housing Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Public Housing or Using Vouchers
Authored By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
FAQ
Does Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protect me?
VAWA applies only to tenants in certain assisted housing programs:
public...
Staying Safe While Going to Court
Authored By: womenslaw.org
This site has instructions on how to stay safe while going to court. See also: information about preserving evidence to use in court:...
Video: Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing
Authored By: Florida Justice Technology Center
A video talking about housing problems and your rights as a domestic violence survivor.
https://youtu.be/AmC3qrcxItc
Updated: May 25,...
Womenslaw.org - Help for Domestic Violence Survivors
Authored By: Womenslaw.org
A website with facts about staying safe, preparing for court, finding help, helping others and information about state laws.
Updated: April 18, 2017
