Resources

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Resources

The National Family Justice Center Alliance offers technical assistance and training to Family Justice Centers around the world.
The Resource Library contains a range of information valuable to Family Justice Centers and those working in the field of family violence prevention. Information on how to start a Family Justice Center as well as webinars (trainings via audio and PowerPoint) and webcasts (trainings via video, audio, and PowerPoint), sample forms and templates, and published research, are available to access and download. If the document is only available from the original source, a link is provided to access that document from the holder of the copyright. The resources are organized by topic. Most resources are in the form of a publication or webinar.
For access to the Family Justice Center Alliance Resource Library, click here.

Marcy's Law
California Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, a measure to provide all victims with rights and due process. Click here to be redirected to the State of California Department of Justice website for more information or to download a Marcy's Card.

County of San Diego Child Welfare Services
Child Welfare Services (CWS) investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect and intervenes with families who do not meet the minimum community standards of health and safety as required by law. Investigations are conducted in a thorough and professional manner. Family interventions are completed in the least intrusive manner necessary for the protection of the child. The CWS website includes a video with information about what to expect if you are involved with CWS - see "Parent's Guide to CWS and Juvenile Court". Click here to be redirected to the CWS website.

Information about Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Domestic Violence in the Workplace - Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy - Liz Claiborne Inc.
Created by Liz Claiborne Inc., this is an example of policy designed to both increase the awareness of domestic violence in the workplace and demonstrate the company’s commitment to the health and safety of their employees.

Domestic Violence in the Workplace - Handling DV in the Workplace; Guidelines for Human Resources & Corporate Security - Liz Claiborne Inc.
Created by Liz Claiborne Inc., this is an example of a plan designed to respond to DV related situations that may occur at the workplace. It includes protocol for helping a victim, and information about how to confront associates who are abusers.

Domestic Violence in the Workplace - Six Steps for Creating a Successful Workplace Program - CAEPV
Created by the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence, this document details six important steps to successfully developing a supportive, DV sensitive work environment.

Do I qualify for a TRO?

In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories:

1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be:

q Spouse or former spouse

q Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner)

q Have or had a dating relationship

q Have a child in common

Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.

2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts:

q Recent physical violence

q Recent threats of physical violence

q Harassment

q Recent sexual assault or molestation

q Stalking

q Severe verbal abuse

3. The Legal Network will assist you in identifying corroborating evidence. Examples of evidence are as follows:

q Photos of injuries or damaged property

q Medical records

q Police reports

q Reports from Child Welfare Services

q Voicemail or Text Messages (excessive or threatening)

q Declarations from Witnesses (must be signed under penalty of perjury)

q Prior TRO or restraining order Violations

In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories:

1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be:

• Spouse or former spouse

• Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner)

• Have or had a dating relationship

• Have a child in common

Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.

2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts:

• Recent physical violence

• Recent threats of physical violence

• Harassment

• Recent sexual assault or molestation

• Stalking

• Severe verbal abuse

3. The Legal Network requires corroborating evidence to be filed with all TRO applications. Examples of evidence are as follows:

• Photos of injuries or damaged property

• Medical records

• Police reports

• Reports from Child Welfare Services

• Voicemail or Text Messages

(excessive or threatening)

• Declarations from Witnesses

(must be signed under penalty of perjury)

• Prior TRO or restraining order Violations

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