Relief from Abuse

Relief from Abuse

This section of our website has information about domestic violence and relief from abuse.

Safety Note

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

Read about these topics:

Also learn how to get help below.

Computer safety tips

Is it safe to use this computer or phone?

There is no way to hide your internet search if you are not on a safe computer.

If your abuser has access to this computer or phone, and you think your search for help will put you in further danger, stop.
Clear your browsing history on your computer or phone (here’s how to do it).
Go to a safe computer your abuser does not have access to.
Contact your local domestic violence program for help: 1-800-228-7395.

Check out these tips for internet and computer safety from the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Protect yourself while you get help. Keep your physical address confidential: Safe at Home: Keeping Your Address Secret - For Victims and Survivors.

Housing discrimination

Landlords and others may not refuse you housing because you are a victim of abuse.

Visit our page on Housing Discrimination Against Domestic Violence Victims for more information.

How to get help

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

Here are some other resources about domestic violence and child abuse in Vermont:

Family Services Division – Department for Children and Families
Domestic Violence Resources – Department for Children and Families

Translated information

Find Relief from Abuse forms and information in these languages on the Vermont Judiciary website.
عربى / Arabic; Español /Spanish; Français / French; नेपाली / Nepali; Kiswahili / Swahili; Soomaali / Somali; Tiếng Việt / Vietnamese

Source URL: https://www.vtlawhelp.org/relief-abuse

List of links present in page

https://www.vtlawhelp.org/relief-abuse
https://www.vtlawhelp.org/im-being-abused
https://www.vtlawhelp.org/i-want-to-leave-cant-afford
https://vtlawhelp.org/asking-relief-abuse-order
https://www.vtlawhelp.org/abuse-stalking-financial-issues
https://www.vtlawhelp.org/protection-minors
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https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/children-and-families/family-domestic-and-sexual-violence/how-to-stay-safe/staying-safe-online-and-on-your-devices.html#Clear6
https://vtnetwork.org/get-help/
https://vtnetwork.org/internet-and-computer-safety/
https://sos.vermont.gov/secretary-of-state-services/safe-at-home/
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https://www.vtlawhelp.org/discrimination-against-domestic-violence-victims
https://vtlawhelp.org/victims-of-crime
https://vtnetwork.org/
http://www.ccvs.vermont.gov/support-for-victims/victim-assistance-program
http://dlp.vermont.gov/aps
http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/
http://dcf.vermont.gov/resources/domestic-violence
https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/family/relief-abuse#forms