You finally got up the nerve to call the police to help you; there has been an arrest, now what will happen, you may be wondering. Before going to court to present your case to a judge, careful planning and organizing is very important.

You should never be afraid to call the police if you are being abused physically. They could be the one thing that keeps you alive during or after an attack.

Domestic violence resources for the states of Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Domestic Violence resources for the state of Vermont.

Domestic violence resources for the state of Utah.

Statistics provided by the Family Violence Prevention Fund. These statistics are mindblowing and sad.

Domestic violence resources for the state of Tennessee

Domestic violence resources for Texas.

Many articles when talking about domestic violence, talk about the victim and children leaving the home. But what if you, like I did, have your abuser removed from your home.

How would you handle a situation where a child confides in you about abuse occuring in their home? Here are some tips for helping this child cope.