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Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
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Louisiana DV Hotline: 1-888-411-1333. The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide network of battered women's programs, supportive organizations, and individuals who share the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
How to Get a Restraining Order
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A protective order is a court order to stop violence and harassment and to protect you and your family from an abuser. There is no fee to file for a protective order. Read this to find out how and where to get a protective order.
By: WomensLaw.org
Metropolitan Center for Women & Children
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Metro staff and volunteers are trained in crisis intervention and can offer limited placement in emergency shelters and make appropriate referrals. Metro has a 24- hour line for emergency counseling and assistance.
Handle your Domestic Violence Case in Louisiana
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If you have to handle your own domestic violence case, try this web site. It gives the law, court forms, sheriff office location, and local shelters.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
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2 page brochure with safety tips and national domestic violence hotline numbers.
By: American Bar Association and the Law in Public Service Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
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Anti-Crime Tips for Seniors -- National Crime Prevention Council
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Fight crime against seniors and find out how not to fall prey to criminals who target older people.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Bossier Parish Clerk of Court -- Instructions and Forms for Protection from Abuse
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The Bossier Parish Clerk of court offers information and forms to ask for a court order for protection from abuse. Be sure to see all of the information the court clerk has about this issue. The information is not a substitute for a lawyer's advice, but it may help you.
By: Bossier Parish Clerk of Court
Crisis Phone Line
VIA LINK Call Center is a 24 hour, telephone crisis intervention service. Many calls to VIA LINK's line relate to emotional distress, abuse, violence and every day stresses.
By: VIA LINK
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Domestic Violence Programs in Louisiana
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The Statewide toll free hotline number is:
1-888-411-1333.
Also see the link to a directory of domestic programs in different areas of Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Domestic Violence Resources in North Louisiana Click on the document to see a list of organizations that help with domestic violence problems in North Louisiana.
How to Get a Court Order to Protect You and Other Information
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Here is information about how to get a protetive order, plus other information about domestic violence and safety issues. The site includes worksheets and practical information about seeking court protection from domestic violence.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Internet Sites for Legal Information
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List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
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Even though this site is mainly for attorneys and advocates, there is a section for survivors of domestic violence. The survivors section of the site has links to other useful Web sites also.
By: Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
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Here is information from the Social Security Administration about getting a new Social Security number for victims of domestic violence.
By: Social Security Administration
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