Domestic Violence
Fact Sheet on Public Benefits and Domestic Violence
How can I get help if I am a victim of domestic violence who needs public benefits?
When you apply for public benefits the caseworker should ask if you are a victim of domestic violence. If you...
Federal and New York State Domestic Violence Firearm Laws
Both New York state and the federal government have laws to protect victims of domestic violence. Several of these laws limit who can have a gun. The different state and federal laws can be...
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Originally prepared by Jennifer DeCarli, Domestic Violence Legal Coordinator, Empire Justice Center
Updated by LawNY® in 2016
What will happen if I report the domestic violence to the...