Immigration and Domestic Violence

Legal Information

• Brochures on Domestic Violence and Safety for You and Your Children

  This web site contains brochures with valuable information about domestic violence and safety planning for victims, their children, attorneys and advocates. The brochures are in PDF format and may be downloaded or printed out. The brochures are also available through the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221. Content Detail

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  American Bar Association

• Children Are Victims, Too

  Domestic abuse affects children as well as adults. This page includes safety tips for children and suggestions for adults. Content Detail

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  Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse

• Domestic Violence

  The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) through its Battered Spouse Program has provided assistance for victims of domestic violence for eighteen years. The program provides support for crisis intervention and prevention services to victims of family violence, their children and abusers through a network of community based nonprofit service providers. Content Detail

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  SC Department of Social Services

• Domestic Violence

  Lawline FAQ: The Protection from Domestic Abuse Act is a law in South Carolina to protect wives and husbands, former spouses, children and other close relatives from physical harm, threat of harm or criminal sexual conduct by providing help through family court to get a protective order. Physical abuse occurs in various forms - being kicked, punched, slapped, shoved, sexually molested or harmed bodily in any way. Content Detail

  By:

  South Carolina Bar Association

• Forensic Interviews

  Information on the importance of forensic interviews in child abuse situations. Content Detail

  By:

  Foothills Alliance

• Forensic Medical Exams

  Information on the importance of forensic medical exams in child abuse situations. Content Detail

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  Foothills Alliance

• Domestic Violence Advocacy Program

  What My Sister's House advocates do for domestic violence victims, and how to reach the advocates in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Content Detail

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  My Sister's House, Inc.

• Domestic Violence Resource Guide

  PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail

• Domestic Violence Safety Plan

  Checklist for escaping from an abusive home environment. Content Detail

  By:

  My Sister's House, Inc.

• Domestic Violence Safety Plan

  Are you in an abusive relationship? Here are some tips for getting out safely. Content Detail

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  Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse

• Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family

  Whether or not you feel you are able to leave someone who is abusing you, there are things you can do to make you and your family safer. Content Detail

  By:

  American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence

• Federal Domestic Violence Statutes / Offenses

  This web page contains a list and a description of federal statutes that prohibit certain kinds of actions in connection with a domestic violence or stalking situation. Content Detail

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  Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• How to Enforce Protection Orders When You Move To Another State

  Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This document contains information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states. Content Detail

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  Violence Against Women Office and Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse

• If You Are Beaten or Threatened with Physical Abuse…

  What to do if someone abuses or threatens to abuse you. Content Detail

  By:

  Sistercare, Inc.

• Immigrants and Domestic Violence

  PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail

  By:

  South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center

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