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Fact Sheet on Public Benefits and Domestic Violence
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) How can I get help if I am a victim of domestic violence who needs public benefits?
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Police Response to Domestic Violence
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Originally prepared by Jennifer DeCarli, Domestic Violence Legal Coordinator, Empire Justice Center Updated by LawNY® in 2024
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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) A person is allowed to receive unemployment benefits and federal disability benefits at the same time, but as discussed below, receiving unemployment benefits could affect a person’s disability benefits in negative ways. 
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Domestic ViolenceSupplemental Security Income (SSI)Clear All Filters
Fact Sheet on Public Benefits and Domestic Violence
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) How can I get help if I am a victim of domestic violence who needs public benefits?
Domestic Violence
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Originally prepared by Jennifer DeCarli, Domestic Violence Legal Coordinator, Empire Justice Center Updated by LawNY® in 2024
Domestic Violence
Order of Protection in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) What is an Order of Protection?
Domestic Violence
Comparison of SSD and SSI Disability Benefits
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Comparison of SSD and SSI Disability Benefits: SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS (SSD OR SSDI)  
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI Overpayments
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal and New York State Domestic Violence Firearm Laws
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Domestic Violence
SSI and SSDI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Denials of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Information About Unemployment Benefits for SSI and SSDI Recipients
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) A person is allowed to receive unemployment benefits and federal disability benefits at the same time, but as discussed below, receiving unemployment benefits could affect a person’s disability benefits in negative ways. 
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What is a Family Offense in New York?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)  
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