Domestic Violence
Advocates Against Family Violence
Advocates Against Family Violence works to eliminate domestic violence in families and homes by empowering individuals to make positive life choices through advocacy, support, education,...
American Civil Liberties Union - Violence Against Women: Housing
American Civil Libertues Union - Violence Against Women: Housing website.
Domestic Violence and Fair Housing Laws
National and local statistics show that 90-95% of victims of domestic violence are women. When a housing provider has a policy of denying tenancy to or evicting anyone who is involved in a...
Domestic Violence Safety Information
Whether or not you feel able to leave an abuser, there are things you can do to make yourself and your family safer.
Family Violence Court
ADA County now has Family Violence Court, “a collaborative effort between prosecutors, public defenders, local bar, criminal and family law magistrate judges, probation, Department of Health and...
Housing Discrimination Against Victims of Domestic Violence
By Wendy R. Weiser and Geoff Boehm
Idaho Address Confidentiality Program
If you move to a new location to escape domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking, the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) can help keep your new address confidential. This is done through the...
Idaho Courts Domestic Violence Information
The Idaho State Court System Domestic Violence Brochure (with details regarding civil protection orders and other resources): https://isc.idaho.gov/resources/DV_Brochure_2012_Eng.pdf
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Legal Definition of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is defined (in Idaho Code § 39-6303) as “the physical injury, sexual abuse or forced imprisonment or threat thereof of a family or household member, or of a minor child by a...
Plan de Seguridad Personalizado
Los pasos siguientes representan mi plan para incrementar mi seguridad y prepararme con anticipación para la posibilidad de más violencia. Aunque no tengo control sobre la violencia de mi...
Safety after Leaving an Abusive Relationship
1. Change the locks.2. Install as many security features as possible in your home.3. Inform neighbors that your former partner is not welcome on the premises.4. Make sure the people who care for...
Safety Measures to Take While in an Abusive Relationship
1. Have important phone numbers memorized.2. Keep change for pay phones with you at all times.3. If you can, open your own bank account.4. Stay in touch with your friends.5. Practice how to leave...
Seguridad Doméstica De la Violencia
Violencia Doméstica información de seguridad
Spanish (Espanol) Domestic Violence Safety Plan
Spanish (Espanol) language safety planing document.
The Protection Order Process
Idaho courts can assist a victim of domestic violence through protection orders which restrict or prohibit contact between the victim of abuse and the abuser. Idaho Code Section 39-6301, et seq....
VAWA Housing Toolkit for Advocates
The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates
Violencia Doméstica - Petición de una Orden de Protección para Adultos
Revise la lista más abajo para asegurarse de que la petición interactiva de una orden de protección puede usarse en su situación. Usted puede utilizar este paquete de formularios interactivos...
Violencia Domestica Sugrencias De Seguridad
Aun cuando no se sienta preparada para dejar a un abusador, hay cosas que puede hacer para poner asu familia y usted a salvo...
Women's and Children's Alliance Court Advocacy Program
At the Women's and Children's Alliance (WCA) in Ada County, Court Advocates are able to provide a number of services to those that have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Court...