Below you will find information on identifying domestic violence, tips on taking legal action for victims of domestic violence, and state-specific laws and resources on domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Basics:
• What is Domestic Violence?
• Domestic Violence: Background and History
• Domestic Violence FAQ

Domestic Violence - Taking Legal Action:
• Domestic Violence: Taking Action FAQ
• Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders
• Domestic Violence: Civil Liability FAQ

Domestic Violence - Specific Issues:
• Domestic Violence in the Workplace
• Firearms and Domestic Violence
• Stalking and Domestic Violence
• Battered Women's Syndrome

Domestic Violence Laws and Resources:
• State-Specific Domestic Violence Information
• State-Specific Domestic Violence Forms
• Federal Domestic Violence Legislation: The Violence Against Women Act
• State Domestic Violence Legislation
• Crimes A to Z: Domestic Violence (Criminal Law Center)
• Crimes A to Z: Stalking (Criminal Law Center)
• Domestic Violence Organizations
• More Domestic Violence Links