Domestic Violence
You are not alone. Aside from assistance from the police department, here are useful links and contact information for various domestic violence victim advocates and shelters.
- Daybreak 24 hour hotline: (508)755-9030
- Domestic Violence Victim Services
- Jane Doe Inc- The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence victims. call (617)248-0922 or visit online
- For a list of all Massachusetts shelters
- For a list of other Massachusetts sexual assault/domestic violence resources
Topics
- What is Domestic Violence?
- What is the Legal Defintion of Abuse?
- What is a 209A Order?
- Where Can I Get a 209A Order?
- How Can I Get an Order in District Court?
- What Questions are Asked on the Form?
- What Relief Can I Ask for on the Application?
- What about Child Custody and Visitation?
- What Happens Next?
- What Will the Judge Do Before Speaking with You?
- What is a 10-Day Hearing?
- What Happens at the End of a Year or End of Effective Date?
- What Should you do if you want to Change the Terms of the Order?
- What Happens if the Order is Violated?
- What Happens if an Arrest is Made?
- What Crimes can be Charged?
- What Happens after an Arrest?
- What Happens at the Arraignment?
- What is a Certified Batterer's Intervention Program?
- Will the Intervention Stop the Abuse?
- Your Risk of Harm
- Suggestions for Protection