Vermont Law Help's Relief From Abuse Page

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**If you are in imminent danger of abuse, call 911 immediately.**

Tips on Internet and Computer Safety!  From the Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

What You Can Do To Stop Abuse [view all]

• I'm Being Abused. What Can I Do? 
• I Want to Leave My Abuser But I Can't Afford To. What Can I Do? 

To find out more about your rights, visit VT Attorney General: Domestic and Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights.

You may need some of the following forms to file for a relief from abuse order:

• Complaint for Relief from Abuse on Vermont Judiciary Website
• Affidavit in Support of Relief from Abuse on Vermont Judiciary Website (external document)

Additional resources about domestic violence and child abuse in Vermont are here:

• VT Department of Children and Families Family Services Division Website
• DCF (Department of Children and Families) Domestic Violence Unit

How to Protect Yourself While You Get Help

Keep your physical address confidential: Safe at Home: Keeping Your Address Secret: for Victims and Survivors

Community Resources [view all]

You are not alone in your fight against abuse.  These groups want to help.

• Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
• Victim Advocates
• Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
• Adult Protective Services

Housing Discrimination Against Abuse Victims [view all]

Landlords and others may not refuse you housing because you are a victim of abuse.  Please read the Domestic Violence and Fair Housing Brochure and Housing Discrimination Against Women Victims (PDF).

Information for Defendants in Abuse Cases [view all]

Information for Defendants in Abuse Prevention Actions in Family Court (PDF)