What is a restraining order? A Restraining Order is a court order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you. (There are several different kinds, but the Domestic Abuse order information is included here.) There is no cost to file a Domestic Abuse Restraining Order. What does a Restraining Order […]

Domestic abuse, sometimes called battering, family abuse, or intimate partner abuse, is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of abuse. Domestic abuse can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, economic abuse, and/or sexual abuse. Abusers use threats, […]

One in three women will become a victim of abuse in her lifetime. At some point, nearly all of us know someone affected by domestic abuse, regardless of race, ethnicity or income. Often, victims of domestic abuse are in desperate need of shelter. But how can you help your friend? There are a lot of […]

If you are being abused, we are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Getting away from an abusive relationship is the first step to standing up for yourself. If someone is abusing you… … you rebuild your life. We will help you never feel alone again.   CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE SHELTER Solutions Center’s […]