Domestic Violence Resources
The International Institute of the Bay Area
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Alameda County, California
English; Spanish; French; Haitian; Creole; German
http://www.iibayarea.org
510-451-2846
Alameda County, California
English; Spanish; French; Haitian; Creole; German
http://www.iibayarea.org
510-451-2846
New York City, serving all five boroughs
English; Spanish
http:/www.citybarjusticecenter.org/
Phone Number: 212-382-6600
City Bar Justice Center
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Lawhelp.org
Lawhelp.org categorizes useful links by State and subject matter. Click on your state and area of interest to find what you need.
http://www.lawhelp.org/
Vawnet.org
Ayuda
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Central and Western Massachusetts, including Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester Counties
English and Spanish. Can access translators for other languages
http://www.comunitylegal.org/
Worchester 1-800-649-3718
Springfield 1-800-639-1109
Community Legal Aid
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio
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San Antonio, Texas
English and Spanish
http://www.ccaosa.org/
210-433-3256
Washington D.C.
English; Spanish; French; Polish; Taiwanese. (Other languages available for initial consultation only.)
http://www.ayuda.com/
202-387-4848
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
VAWA is a law that protects victims of Domestic Violence, and puts you on a path to citizenship. You are eligible for VAWA if:
Domestic Violence
New York Asian Women’s Center (NYAWC)
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Center for Asian Women Crime Victims, Elmhurst, Queens: 1-718-803-7201
New York City, all five boroughs
http://nyawc.org/
1-212-732-0054
1-888-888-7702 (staff can speak in 11 different languages)
University of Tulsa College of Law, Legal Clinic
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You are married to a US citizen or legal resident and entered the marriage in good faith, or you have a parent who is a USC or LPR.
You must show that you were subjected to harm or extreme emotional cruelty by your spouse including:
Physical Abuse
Battery
Sexual abuse
Emotional cruelty is a calculated attempt to destroy your peace of mind and happiness.
Humiliation
Verbal Abuse