New York Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Immigration and Domestic Violence

You do not need to have legal immigration status to get help with domestic violence
There are certain rights you have in New York State even if you do not have legal immigration status:

You have the right to call the police if you feel you are in danger inside or outside your home.  Just [...]

New York Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Getting an Ordering of Protection

You may want to seek legal advice before filing for an order of protection

There are many ways to protect yourself when leaving an abusive relationship.  One option is filing for an order of protection in your local Family Court.  However, it is best to get advice from an experienced lawyer before going to Family [...]

New York Domestic Violence Awareness Series: How to stay Safe

In 2010, there were 121,752 total assaults reported by police agencies outside of New York City.  Of this total, 24% (29,030) were committed by intimate partners (DCJS).  The number of orders of protections also increased 6% from 2009 to 2010 (OCA).  The numbers show the sad reality that domestic violence is on the rise.
October is [...]

Finding help if you are a victim of domestic violence in New York State

For many victims of domestic violence, the daily pain and harassment becomes a shameful secret; making it hard to speak up about it.  Trapped in a vicious cycle of physical and/or verbal abuse, it is unfortunate that many of these victims of domestic violence are never able to escape and instead lose their lives at [...]