Reports submitted by the Attorney General to Congress as mandated by The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 and subsequent legislation.
Grant programs administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), in accordance with the Violence Against Women Act.
"The presence of domestic violence in the home is an important factor to be considered when assessing the safety of a child or determining the suitability of a placement for the child. Since domestic violence and child maltreatment frequently co-occur, it is important for child welfare practitioners to have an understanding of how domestic violence is defined..."
Domestic Violence : You Have a Right to be Safe Flier created by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services with information on rights and what services a person experiencing domestic violence may have access to.
"Immigrants are particularly vulnerable because many may not speak English, are often separated from family and friends, and may not understand the laws of the United States. For these reasons, immigrants are often afraid to report acts of domestic violence to the police or to seek other forms of assistance. Such fear causes many immigrants to remain in abusive relationships. This fact sheet will explain domestic violence and inform you of your legal rights in the United States..."
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's initiative, Safe Start, provides this pamphlet of information for social workers.
