Safety Tips for You and Your Family
This brochure lists some of the things that you can do to help keep yourself and your family safe if you are in an abusive situation.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Are You Being Stalked? Tips For Protection
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This document contains (1) information about California and Federal law on stalking, (2) a list of tips developed by the Los Angeles Police Department to help you protect yourself from stalkers, and (3) a list of other contacts and on-line resources.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(Separate Website)
Excellent site for any woman looking to break the cycle of Domestic Violence. Excellent resources and immediate help if necessary.
By: Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Security and Your Social Security Card
If you have been in an abusive relationship and are concerned that your abuser might try to use your social security number to locate you, changing your social security number might be an appropriate step to take. You should consult with the advocate at your domestic violence shelter or with an attorney before making this decision, but this document provides information that may help you. Available in Word and in PDF format. If you choose PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Domestic Violence -- What To Do, and How to File?
Start here if you have questions about how to ask for a restraining order.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Getting a New Social Security Number (for Domestic Violence Victims and Others)
(Separate Website)
This information, from SSA Publication No 05-10093, tells family violence or domestic violence victims how to apply for a new Social Security number.
By: Social Security Adminsitration
Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Violence Against Women Act
(Separate Website)
This is a summary of the criminal provisions of the Violence Against Women Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
How to Enforce Protection Orders When You Move To Another State
(Separate Website)
Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This document contains information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states.
By: Violence Against Women Office and Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse
If You Are In Danger, Read This!
Please note that computer use can be monitored by an abuser and is impossible to completely clear. If you think your use of your home computer is being monitored, you should look over these tips (provided by the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault).
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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