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Domestic Violence

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General Information (8)
Child Abuse (2)
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Domestic Violence Protection Order Process http://www.courts.wa.gov/dv/?fa=dv_order.home Source: Washington Courts Information explaining the domestic violence protection order process. Includes information on the types of protection order available, how to obtain a protection order, the jurisdiction of the courts, the service of protection orders, commonly asked questions and forms and instructions related to protection orders. full description	What is domestic violence? What are the types of protection order available? How do I get a protection order? What is jurisdiction? What can the courts do? How do I serve protection orders? How are protection orders violated?
Domestic Violence: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/ Source: Northwest Justice Project Questions and answers regarding the options and rights of immigrant and refugee women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. full description	What is domestic violence? Is my husband's abusive behavior considered domestic violence? What can I do if I my husband abuses me? Should I leave my home if I feel I am in danger? Should I take my children with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband? What should I take with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband? Is my husband allowed to hit me? Is my husband allowed to abuse me? Is domestic violence illegal in this country? Should I call the police if my husband hurts me? Will the police turn me over to the INS? Should I talk to the INS if the police call them in? What is a Protection Order? Can I get a Protection Order as an immigrant? How do I get a Protection Order? How will I support myself and my children if I leave home? Is there somebody who can help me if I am an immigrant and I am being abused by my husband? If I am a resident or legal refugee will divorce or separation affect my immigration status? Can I leave my husband if I do not have legal status? What is the Violence Against Women Act? Should I get an attorney if I want to apply under VAWA? How can I become a legal resident without my husband's help? What is self-petitioning? What is a cancellation of removal? Can I self-petition if I am divorced from my abuser? What if I have never been married to my abuser? What if I do not know my husband's status? Will the INS believe that my husband abuses me if he only ever does it when we're alone? What is a declaration? Do I need to see an immigration attorney if I cannot afford one? Are there organizations that help abused immigrants and refugees?