Domestic Violence Assistance
WHAT IS THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
The Domestic Violence Assistance Program helps and supports women, men and adolescents who are experiencing intimate partner violence.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.
SERVICES
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- Temporary Emergency Shelter
- Individual Counseling
- Therapeutic Services
- Support Groups
- Restraining Order Assistance
- Court Accompaniment
- Advocacy
Our services are confidential and offered at no cost.
How do I know if I am a victim?
Ask yourself these questions:
Physical abuse: Has your partner pulled your hair, scratched, hit, kicked, slapped, pushed, punched, or hurt you in some other way?
Emotional abuse: Has your partner put you down, kept you isolated, play mind games, make you feel guilty or humiliated you in front of others?
Sexual abuse: Has your partner forced you to have sex against your will?
Verbal abuse: Has your partner called you names, made verbal threats to hurt you or your children, or threatened suicide if you leave?
Financial abuse: Does your partner control your money, bank accounts, credit cards, or keep you from being financially independent?
Advocates can assist by:
- Protecting your right to confidentiality
- Listening and answering questions
- Assist in Safety Planning
- Respecting and supporting your right to make decisions
- Assist in identifying and evaluating options available to you
If you have questions or need more information please call (707) 279-0563.
Additional Resources
- National DV hotline number/link: http://www.thehotline.org/
- All DV orgs in Ca: California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (cpedv.org)
- CA Victim Compensation Board: How to Apply — CalVCB
- Safe At Home Website: Safe at Home :: California Secretary of State
- California DV Court Assistance/Self Help Info: Domestic Violence – dv_abuse_selfhelp (ca.gov)
