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General Resources
California Department of Health Services (CDHS)  (PDF)
The CDHS Family Violence Referral Directory lists resources by county, including shelters/domestic violence programs, counseling services for victims, crisis hotlines, services for defendants, and legal service providers.
Can the Law Help Protect Me From Domestic Violence?
A State Bar of California pamphlet.
Domestic Violence & Employment: 7 Important Facts About Your Workplace Rights (PDF)
Factsheet prepared by the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco Employment Law Center
Domestic Violence & Employment: Guaranteed Time Off to Obtain Services (PDF)
Factsheet prepared by the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco Employment Law Center
Domestic Violence Project of Santa Clara County
This site has information about many domestic violence topics.
LawHelpCalifornia Domestic Violence
Step-by-step information on how to get a restraining order, links to domestic violence resources, domestic violence in the military, Internet security and more. (Select your county or enter your zip code for information specific to the area that you live in.)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 (1-800-799-SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 for TDD.
This hotline helps people all over the U.S. find information about shelters, legal advocacy and assistance programs, and social services programs in their area. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help in over 100 languages.
Working Together to End the Violence .
This online tool contains information and resources for both victims and those seeking to help them. All content, including a public service announcement, is available in both English and Spanish. Use this site to identify signs of domestic violence and for access to organizations that can help.
San Francisco Law Library Family Law Research Guide
This site has a list of books about domestic violence topics.
Click here to find a book on this list.
Stalking Resource Center
The SRC's dual mission is to raise national awareness of stalking and to encourage the development and implementation of multidisciplinary responses to stalking in local communities across the country.
Supervised Visitation Network
This site may help you find supervised visitation services in your county. Click on the "Service Providers Dir." link in the left-hand column to find providers in California.
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Domestic Violence and Children
Problems Associated With Children's Witnessing of Domestic Violence
This article was written by Violence Against Women Online Resources.
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Help for Children and Teens
Date Rape Information
This publication was written by the National Crime Prevention Council.
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens
This Web site was created by the American Psychological Association and Partners in Program Planning in Adolescent Health (PIPPAH).
What's Happening in Court?: An Activity Book for Children Who Are Going to Court in California
This online book has activities and useful information to help children involved with the court. Created by the Judicial Council of California.
When Love Hurts: A Guide for Girls on Love, Respect and Abuse in Relationships
This Web site was developed by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Center (DVIRC) of Australia.
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Restraining Orders
Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
Prepared by the Judicial Council of California.
A Criminal Protective Order was issued against me.
Prepared by the Judicial Council of California.
How does a Criminal Protective Order help me?
Prepared by the Judicial Council of California.
How to Enforce Your (Domestic Violence Restraining) Order
Prepared by the Judicial Council of California.
Information for the Restrained Person
Prepared by the Judicial Council of California.
A Petitioner's Guide to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
This video was produced by the Judicial Council of California to help you if you are asking for a restraining order.
Click here to find this video.
A Respondent's Guide to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
This video was produced by the Judicial Council of California to help you if you are responding to a restraining order.
Click here to find this video.
Superior Courts
Many large courts have on-site domestic violence programs that can help you ask for a restraining order. Ask the court clerk if there is a program in your county.
What Do I Do With My Gun or Firearm?
Prepared by the Judicial Council of California.
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