Useful Links and Resources

The following are sources of valuable information regarding domestic violence

  • Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
    www.loveisrespect.org
  • Danvers Police
    www.danverspolice.com (press Enter then look in index for Domestic Violence)
  • Beverly Police
    www.beverlypd.org/domesticviolence.htm
  • Family Violence Prevention Fund
    www.fvpf.org
  • Greater Lynn Senior Services/Older Battered Women's Program
    http://www.glss.net/advocacy.html
  • Immigration Issues
    www.fvpf.org (see menu)
  • Massachusetts State Hotline
    (877) 785-2020
    Jane Doe
    www.janedoe.org
  • MINCAVA - Minnesota Center Against Violence Abuse
    www.mincava.umn.edu/vaw.asp
  • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
    www.ncadv.org
  • National Council of Jewish Women
    www.ncjw.org
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
    (800) 787-3224 (TDD)
    www.ndvh.org
  • Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Resource Centers)
    www.pcadv.org
  • Violence Against Women Office - Department of Justice
    www.usdoj.gov/ovw/
  • Reliable, easy-to-understand legal information and resources
    Womenslaw.org 

  • The Lawyer Referral Service is a free public service of the Boston Bar Association. The LRS will assist you in finding an experienced private attorney when you need representation and/or legal advice.  For clients who meet the income guidelines, a reduced fee option is available. 
    BostonBar.org

  • Resource for battered women facing interstate custody cases - Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women - they have a list of lawyers specially trained in these cases and offers legal advice and training.
    1-301-270-1550
  • North Shore United Way
    www.nsuw.org