Domestic Violence
Military Protective Orders
This page includes information about Military Protective Orders and their protection on military bases
Financial Abuse and Financial Safety Planning Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
Gun Violence or "Red Flag" Restraining Order
You can ask for a firearms restraining order against a close family member if you are afraid they may hurt themselves, or another person, with a gun. This resource has more information on how to ask for these orders from a judge. This also has information for people accused of domestic violence who have been served restraining orders.
Resources for Victims of Cyber Exploitation
Resources for people who have had intimate photos or videos published or distributed without their consent. The resources include a background on what cyber exploitation is, an overview of relevant laws, and victims' rights, and many resources that may help.
Riverside County Victim Resource Guide 2022 Domestic Violence
Domestic violence resource guide for Riverside County.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, you can contact this hotline for support.
Riverside County Sheriff Domestic Violence Page
List of services that are available in Riverside County. Each organization works hand in hand with the Sheriff’s Office to assist victims, and their families, towards survivorship and healing. If you, or a loved one, needs assistance with resources surrounding domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, restraining orders or elder abuse, please use the following links or call your nearest Sheriff’s station.
Riverside County Victim Resource Guide 2022 Domestic Violence
Domestic violence resource guide for Riverside County.
Financial Abuse and Financial Safety Planning Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
Emergency Preparedness: Childcare Safety Plan
The CSP is a free, bilingual (English/Spanish), user-friendly and self-help template for a parent to designate another adult as a caregiver for their minor child and give that caregiver the authority and information necessary to care for the child. In addition, the CSP educates parents about the difference between caregivers and guardians and attaches the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit and the Nomination of (Joint) Guardian legal forms and a POA for travel of minor child abroad.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Gun Violence or "Red Flag" Restraining Order
You can ask for a firearms restraining order against a close family member if you are afraid they may hurt themselves, or another person, with a gun. This resource has more information on how to ask for these orders from a judge. This also has information for people accused of domestic violence who have been served restraining orders.
Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
The court can help protect people who have been abused or threatened with abuse by someone you dated, lived with, or are related to. This sheet has information on the kinds of relationships that qualify for a domestic violence restraining order, how to get such an order from the court, and the confidential address program.
Domestic Violence and Tribal Law
This page includes general information about domestic violence in tribal law, information on tribal protection orders, and links to other online resources for domestic violence on tribal land. Legal definitions of domestic violence may be different on tribal land. Seek the advice of an attorney to confirm what laws may apply in your situation.
Domestic Violence Information
This resource by the Women's Law organization will assist you in answering the following questions: What is domestic violence? Who does domestic violence happen to? This document doesn't cover laws around domestic violence. Please remember that the law defines domestic violence and dating violence in very specific ways. Every state and U.S. territory has laws that allow its courts to issue protection orders, as do many tribal lands. Each state, territory or tribe decides for itself how to define domestic violence and how its laws will help and protect victims, so the laws are different from one state to another.
Financial Abuse and Financial Safety Planning Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
Financial Abuse is Domestic Abuse
Defines financial abuse as a form of domestic violence, outlines common warning signs, and offers guidance on protecting victims and finding help.
Riverside County Victim Resource Guide 2022 Domestic Violence
Domestic violence resource guide for Riverside County.
Types of Restraining Orders
A restraining order protects someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.
Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
The court can help protect people who have been abused or threatened with abuse by someone you dated, lived with, or are related to. This sheet has information on the kinds of relationships that qualify for a domestic violence restraining order, how to get such an order from the court, and the confidential address program.
Domestic Violence Information
This resource by the Women's Law organization will assist you in answering the following questions: What is domestic violence? Who does domestic violence happen to? This document doesn't cover laws around domestic violence. Please remember that the law defines domestic violence and dating violence in very specific ways. Every state and U.S. territory has laws that allow its courts to issue protection orders, as do many tribal lands. Each state, territory or tribe decides for itself how to define domestic violence and how its laws will help and protect victims, so the laws are different from one state to another.
Financial Abuse is Domestic Abuse
Defines financial abuse as a form of domestic violence, outlines common warning signs, and offers guidance on protecting victims and finding help.
New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
Sometimes, the best way to evade an abuser and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. Following these changes, getting a new Social Security number may also be helpful.
Staying Safe
These pages provide tips to help keep you as safe as possible while you are still in an abusive relationship, when you are preparing to leave, and after you have left.
Technology Safety Plan
This resource from the Safety Net Project describes how survivors of intimate partner violence or domestic violence can make a safety plan to protect their digital privacy.
Ask WomensLaw.org a Question!
The purpose of this Email Hotline is for WomensLaw to provide basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support. The purpose of this Email Hotline is to provide U.S.-based legal information related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. All emails are answered or reviewed by an attorney. However, we cannot provide legal advice or representation and we cannot call you on the phone. You can expect to receive a response within 1-5 business days.
Building Your Case: How to Document Abuse
Documentation of your partner"s abusive behaviors can be an important component of your case.
Domestic Violence Help Near You
This map is a useful tool for finding domestic violence organizations in your community who are Members of the Partnership. Some organizations are able to provide legal services, shelter services, and other support for people experiencing domestic violence.
Emergency Preparedness: Childcare Safety Plan
The CSP is a free, bilingual (English/Spanish), user-friendly and self-help template for a parent to designate another adult as a caregiver for their minor child and give that caregiver the authority and information necessary to care for the child. In addition, the CSP educates parents about the difference between caregivers and guardians and attaches the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit and the Nomination of (Joint) Guardian legal forms and a POA for travel of minor child abroad.
New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
Sometimes, the best way to evade an abuser and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. Following these changes, getting a new Social Security number may also be helpful.
Staying Safe
These pages provide tips to help keep you as safe as possible while you are still in an abusive relationship, when you are preparing to leave, and after you have left.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Ask WomensLaw.org a Question!
The purpose of this Email Hotline is for WomensLaw to provide basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support. The purpose of this Email Hotline is to provide U.S.-based legal information related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. All emails are answered or reviewed by an attorney. However, we cannot provide legal advice or representation and we cannot call you on the phone. You can expect to receive a response within 1-5 business days.
Building Your Case: How to Document Abuse
Documentation of your partner"s abusive behaviors can be an important component of your case.
Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
The court can help protect people who have been abused or threatened with abuse by someone you dated, lived with, or are related to. This sheet has information on the kinds of relationships that qualify for a domestic violence restraining order, how to get such an order from the court, and the confidential address program.
Domestic Violence and Tribal Law
This page includes general information about domestic violence in tribal law, information on tribal protection orders, and links to other online resources for domestic violence on tribal land. Legal definitions of domestic violence may be different on tribal land. Seek the advice of an attorney to confirm what laws may apply in your situation.
Domestic Violence Help Near You
This map is a useful tool for finding domestic violence organizations in your community who are Members of the Partnership. Some organizations are able to provide legal services, shelter services, and other support for people experiencing domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Information
This resource by the Women's Law organization will assist you in answering the following questions: What is domestic violence? Who does domestic violence happen to? This document doesn't cover laws around domestic violence. Please remember that the law defines domestic violence and dating violence in very specific ways. Every state and U.S. territory has laws that allow its courts to issue protection orders, as do many tribal lands. Each state, territory or tribe decides for itself how to define domestic violence and how its laws will help and protect victims, so the laws are different from one state to another.
Emergency Preparedness: Childcare Safety Plan
The CSP is a free, bilingual (English/Spanish), user-friendly and self-help template for a parent to designate another adult as a caregiver for their minor child and give that caregiver the authority and information necessary to care for the child. In addition, the CSP educates parents about the difference between caregivers and guardians and attaches the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit and the Nomination of (Joint) Guardian legal forms and a POA for travel of minor child abroad.
Financial Abuse and Financial Safety Planning Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
Financial Abuse is Domestic Abuse
Defines financial abuse as a form of domestic violence, outlines common warning signs, and offers guidance on protecting victims and finding help.
Military Protective Orders
This page includes information about Military Protective Orders and their protection on military bases
New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
Sometimes, the best way to evade an abuser and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. Following these changes, getting a new Social Security number may also be helpful.
Riverside County Sheriff Domestic Violence Page
List of services that are available in Riverside County. Each organization works hand in hand with the Sheriff’s Office to assist victims, and their families, towards survivorship and healing. If you, or a loved one, needs assistance with resources surrounding domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, restraining orders or elder abuse, please use the following links or call your nearest Sheriff’s station.
Riverside County Victim Resource Guide 2022 Domestic Violence
Domestic violence resource guide for Riverside County.
San Bernardino County Children's Network Domestic Violence Page
Domestic violence resources in San Bernardino county.
Staying Safe
These pages provide tips to help keep you as safe as possible while you are still in an abusive relationship, when you are preparing to leave, and after you have left.
Types of Restraining Orders
A restraining order protects someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.
What Are the Different Types of Dating Abuse?
Explore the tabs below to learn a few of the common types of abuse so you can better identify them.