Domestic Violence Information
Websites
On the State of Iowa Judicial Branch site you will find an outline of Iowa civil and criminal laws concerning domestic violence, phone numbers for domestic violence hotlines, forms to help you start a civil court procedure to obtain a protective or no contact order, and a handbook of information about how to protect yourself against domestic violence as well as directories of community domestic violence programs and legal aid offices.
Family Violence Prevention FundThis national nonprofit organization focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform.
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceICADV provides assistance and education to programs that serve battered women and their children. We assert that domestic violence arises from a social and political context. We encourage collaboration that promotes social change to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women.
National Domestic Violence HotlineSafe homes and safe families are the foundation of a safe society. Information, statistics, links to resources.
Office of Violence Against WomenThe Violence Against Women Office of the Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice was created in 1995 to lead the national effort to stop domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking of women. Speeches and articles, research reports, studies, newsletters.
Women's Justice CenterAlthough located in California, this non-profit Web site has numerous tip sheets helpful for victims of rape, domestic violence, child abuse, and those who wish to help them. In English and Spanish.
National Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceA non-profit organization in Denver, Colorado. Resources, publications, national state statistics.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and AbuseAn electronic clearinghouse for information on violence against women.
Stalking Resource CenterFrom the National Center for Victims of Crime. Information, legislation, statistics, resources in English and Spanish.
Publications
Stalking: It's a Crime - Iowa stalking law
Tough Talk: what boys need to know about relationship abuse 
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Fact sheet (CDC)
Overview, occurrence, risk factors, prevention tips and resources
Problems Associated with Children's Witnessing of Domestic Violence A report of research. Links to related resources
Intimate Partner and Family Violence - An overview of the topic from the Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. Links to further resources
Sexual Abuse and Chemical Dependency - Fact Sheet from the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
