Domestic Violence

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What is a Family Offense in New York?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)  
Order of Protection in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Originally prepared by Jennifer DeCarli, Domestic Violence Legal Coordinator, Empire Justice Center Updated by LawNY® in 2024
Federal and New York State Domestic Violence Firearm Laws
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Fact Sheet on Public Benefits and Domestic Violence
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) How can I get help if I am a victim of domestic violence who needs public benefits?
Order of Protection in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)   What is an Order of Protection? An Order of Protection is a court order that tells one person what they cannot do to another person, or what contact is allowed. Sometimes an Order of Protection is also called a restraining order.