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.

Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

ICADV 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.

The Hotline

Provides 24-hour hotline support to everyone affected by domestic violence. Information, statistics, links to resources.

Futures Without Violence

This national nonprofit organization focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform.

Office of Violence Against Women

The 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 Center

Although 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 Violence

A non-profit organization in Denver, Colorado. Resources, publications, national state statistics.

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse

An electronic clearinghouse for information on violence against women.

Stalking: It's a Crime

Iowa stalking law information from the Iowa Attorney General's Office.

Stalking Resource Center

From the National Center for Victims of Crime. Information, legislation, statistics, resources in English and Spanish.

Love is not Abuse

Site provides information and tools that men, women, children, teens and corporate executives can use to learn more about the issue and find out how they can help end this epidemic.

Publications

A Parent's Guide to Teen Dating Violence: 10 Questions to Start the Conversation From Love is not Abuse

Intimate Partner Violence Fact sheets (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

Sexual Abuse and Chemical Dependency Fact Sheet from the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association