Domestic Violence Information

Welcome to the Gila County Justice Court's
Domestic Violence Information Page

If you are in danger, DIAL 911

WARNING: An abuser can tell what Internet sites you have visited on your computer. The safest way to find information on the internet is to go to a safer computer. Suggestions are: a local library, a friend's house or your workplace. Other safety suggestions: change your password often, do not pick obvious words or numbers for your password, and pick a combination of letters and numbers for your password. There are other ways to protect your safety on the Internet. Learn more at:

http://new.abanet.org/domesticviolence/Pages/default.aspx

See also the: Domestic Violence Pamphlet

View: Protective Order Forms and Guidesheets

Other helpful Links:

Committee on the Impact of Domestic Violence and the Courts

Victim Restitution Resources

If you need information on resources in your community call :

The Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
602-279-2900 or 800-782-6400

Community Information and Referral
(800) 799-7739, in the 602, 623, and 480 area codes
(800) 352-3792, in the 520 area code

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
(TDD for the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-787-3224)

For abused American women and children living overseas
10pm to 6am, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday
Contact your local AT&T operator and ask to be connected to
866-USWOMEN

Arizona Humane Society Project Safe House
1-602-997-7585 Ext. 134
(Provides temporary foster care for pets of domestic violence victims)

The American Domestic Violence Crisis Line

If you need information on resources in your community call :

The Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
602-279-2900 or 800-782-6400

Community Information and Referral
(800) 799-7739, in the 602, 623, and 480 area codes
(800) 352-3792, in the 520 area code

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
(TDD for the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-787-3224)

For abused American women and children living overseas
10pm to 6am, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday
Contact your local AT&T operator and ask to be connected to
866-USWOMEN

Arizona Humane Society Project Safe House
1-602-997-7585 Ext. 134
(Provides temporary foster care for pets of domestic violence victims)

The American Domestic Violence Crisis Line

Domestic Violence Information Pamphlet

To Beginning

The Facts	During a Violent Outburst	If you Plan to Leave
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship.Now may be the time to think about ways to make yourself safer. When someone with whom you have an intimate relationship uses physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, harrassment or stalking to control your behavior, they are committing domestic violence. Each year 1 million women suffer nonfatal violence by an intimate. It is estimated that within 1 12-month period, 4 million adult woman in America experiance a serious assalt by a partner during their adult life. Violence against women occurs in 20% of dating couples. It is estimated that 3.3 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year. For additional assistance concerning your safety, call a local shelter to discuss and develop a safety plan. In the meantime, these tips may help you.	If you are in an argument... leave/stay away from the kitchen or other rooms with weapons. stay out of rooms without exits, like the bathroom or a closet. if possible get to a room with an exit and/or a phone. develop a code word or signal for friends, children and neighbors to call the police. call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. teach your child to call 9-1-1. use your instincts. For added safety, you can program 9-1-1 (or the local emergency number) into the autodial on your phone. Have a protective order ? If you have a protective order ... always keep at least one copy with you at all times. If your abuser violates the order call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number (you have the right to ask that a police report be filed). Give a copy of the order and a picture of the defendant to Security at your job or school. If the children are included on the order, give a copy of the order to their school, daycare or babysitter.	If you think you may want to leave, a careful plan is needed to insure safety. Do not let your abuser know your plans; act as if things are unchanged. It is important to organize identification cards, money, keys, and any needed legal documents so they are available should you leave in a hurry. The following are suggested items to kee together in case you leave. Drivers License/Picture ID Birth Certificates Social Security Cards/Numbers Health Benefit Cards Welfare Identification Address Book Keys Money, Credit Cards, Checkbook Immunization Records Children's favorite toy and blanket Pack a bag with money, keys and clothing and leave it at someone's house Know the fastest exit from your house Know the closest phone to call for help

The Facts

During a Violent Outburst

If you Plan to Leave

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship.Now may be the time to think about ways to make yourself safer.

When someone with whom you have an intimate relationship uses physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, harrassment or stalking to control your behavior, they are committing domestic violence.

Each year 1 million women suffer nonfatal violence by an intimate.
It is estimated that within 1 12-month period, 4 million adult woman in America experiance a serious assalt by a partner during their adult life.
Violence against women occurs in 20% of dating couples.
It is estimated that 3.3 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year.

For additional assistance concerning your safety, call a local shelter to discuss and develop a safety plan. In the meantime, these tips may help you.

If you are in an argument...

leave/stay away from the kitchen or other rooms with weapons.
stay out of rooms without exits, like the bathroom or a closet.
if possible get to a room with an exit and/or a phone.
develop a code word or signal for friends, children and neighbors to call the police.
call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
teach your child to call 9-1-1.
use your instincts.

For added safety, you can program 9-1-1 (or the local emergency number) into the autodial on your phone.

Have a protective order ?

If you have a protective order ...

always keep at least one copy with you at all times.
If your abuser violates the order call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number (you have the right to ask that a police report be filed).
Give a copy of the order and a picture of the defendant to Security at your job or school.
If the children are included on the order, give a copy of the order to their school, daycare or babysitter.

If you think you may want to leave, a careful plan is needed to insure safety. Do not let your abuser know your plans; act as if things are unchanged.

It is important to organize identification cards, money, keys, and any needed legal documents so they are available should you leave in a hurry. The following are suggested items to kee together in case you leave.

Drivers License/Picture ID
Birth Certificates
Social Security Cards/Numbers
Health Benefit Cards
Welfare Identification
Address Book
Keys
Money, Credit Cards, Checkbook
Immunization Records
Children's favorite toy and blanket
Pack a bag with money, keys and clothing and leave it at someone's house
Know the fastest exit from your house
Know the closest phone to call for help

If you leave	Resources	DOMESTIC VIOLECE SAFETY PLAN
Leaving an abusive relationship is a very difficult shet, one of courage and strength. This step can also be dangerous if you do not plan in advance to maintain safety. The following are suggested actions you can take in order to maintain safety once you have left an abusive relationship. you can obtain a protective order for yourself personally your boss can obtain a protective order for the workplace inform friends, neighbors,daycare / babysitter and coworkers that you are no longer with your abuser, so they can screen you calls or call the police if your abuser shows up provide your daycare / babysitter with a list of people who have permission to pickup your child change the locks on your doors and install a security system avoid social places or stores that you frequented while with your abuser Most importantly, if you are feeling down, upset, confused, or are considerign returning to the abusive relationship, call a local shelter or hotline number. They can help you talk about your feelings and safe options should you return.	The National Domestice Violence Hotline (24 Hourt) 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) OR 1-800-787-3224 (TDD) Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence Leagal Advocacy Hotline 1-800-782-6400 OR 602-279-2900 Information and Referral 800-799-7739 (in the 602 area) 800-352-3792 (in the 520 area) Safe Home (928) 400-0648 OR 800-890-2880	Does your partner/family member ever ... call you names, criticize you or put you down? control what you do and whom you see? threaten to hurt you or others? make you feel afraid? threaten to use weapons or objects against you? hit, kick, shove or injure you? force or coerce you to engage in unwanted acts, including sexual acts? If you are leaving an abusive relationship and have or are getting an Order of Protection or an injunction Against Harassment due to domestic violence, this pamphlet will give you some options and suggestions to help maintain your safety.

If you leave

Resources

DOMESTIC VIOLECE
SAFETY PLAN

Leaving an abusive relationship is a very difficult shet, one of courage and strength. This step can also be dangerous if you do not plan in advance to maintain safety.

The following are suggested actions you can take in order to maintain safety once you have left an abusive relationship.

you can obtain a protective order for yourself personally
your boss can obtain a protective order for the workplace
inform friends, neighbors,daycare / babysitter and coworkers that you are no longer with your abuser, so they can screen you calls or call the police if your abuser shows up
provide your daycare / babysitter with a list of people who have permission to pickup your child
change the locks on your doors and install a security system
avoid social places or stores that you frequented while with your abuser

Most importantly, if you are feeling down, upset, confused, or are considerign returning to the abusive relationship, call a local shelter or hotline number. They can help you talk about your feelings and safe options should you return.

The National
Domestice Violence
Hotline (24 Hourt)
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
OR
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)

Arizona Coalition
Against Domestic Violence
Leagal Advocacy Hotline
1-800-782-6400
OR
602-279-2900

Information and Referral
800-799-7739 (in the 602 area)
800-352-3792 (in the 520 area)

Safe Home
(928) 400-0648
OR
800-890-2880

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Does your partner/family member ever ...

call you names, criticize you or put you down?
control what you do and whom you see?
threaten to hurt you or others?
make you feel afraid?
threaten to use weapons or objects against you?
hit, kick, shove or injure you?
force or coerce you to engage in unwanted acts, including sexual acts?

If you are leaving an abusive relationship and have or are getting an Order of Protection or an injunction Against Harassment due to domestic violence, this pamphlet will give you some options and suggestions to help maintain your safety.