Domestic Violence Article


Yuma County Resources for Domestic Violence

Yuma County Resources for Domestic Violence

Yuma County Superior Court, 250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ

Presiding Judge (928) 329-2170

Clerk of the Court (928) 817-4223

Court Administration (928) 817-4088 

Domestic Violence - Abuse Crisis Counseling

Amberly's Place, a Family Advocacy Center (928)373-0849

Arizona Child Abuse or Neglect Hotline (CPS) 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445)

Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1-800-782-6400

Boys Town National Hotline (24 Hours) 1-800-448-3000 TTY:1-800-448-1833

Child and Family Services of Yuma (Children Only) (928)783-2427

MCAS Family Advocacy Program (military) (928)341-2561

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE(7233) TTY 1-800-787-7224

Parents Anonymous of AZ (Crisis Hotline) 1-800-352-0528

Safe House Shelter (928)782-0077

1-877-440-0550

The Excel Group (928)341-0335

1-800-880-8901

Domestic Violence - Counseling for Abusers

Behavioral Health Services (928)341-0335 (928)344-2350

Lois Faust-Fazio, NlA CAC, (court ordered) (928)344-9894

MCAS Family Advocacy Program (928)344-9894

Parents Anonymous of AZ (Crisis Hotline) 1-800-352-0528

Serenity House (928)341-0335 (928)783-5642

Domestic Violence - Shelters/Safe Houses; (24 hours)

Boys Town National Hotline (24 Hours) 1-800-448-3000 TTY:1-800-448-1833

Child & Family Services (928)783-2427

Safe House Shelter (928)782-0077 1-877-440-0550

Information Resources

Community Information and Referral(24 hours) 602-263-8856

1-800-352-3792

Contact Shelter Hotline-24 Hour Information & Referral (602)263-8856

1-800-352-3792

Parent Assistance Hotline (Information on Parents' Legal Rights) 1-800-732-8193

Western AZ Council of Govermnent (WACOG) (928)669-9466

Legal Services

Community Legal Services - Yuma (928)782-7511 1-800-424-7962

Orders of Protection/Injunctions Against Harassment

San Luis Municipal Court (928)627-2020

Somerton Municipal Court (928)627-8152

Wellton Municipal Court (928)785-3321

Yuma Municipal Court (928)783-3381

Somerton Justice Court (928)627-2722

Wellton Justice Court (928)785-3321

Yuma Justice Court (928)329-2180

Clerk of the Superior Court (928)329-2164

Victim Rights and Witness Assist Program

AZ State Attorney General (602)542-4911

Victim Services

Victim Rights and Witness Assist Program

AZ State Attorney General (602)542-4911

Yuma County Attorney Victim Witness Program (928)329-2133  


Comments:

On 4/24/09
Corinne said
good for schoolwork

On 11/30/06
claudia said
great resource page!

QUESTIONS

  • can i change my mind about an order of protection that i got from the family court in phoenix. if so, how do i do that. Also can i rent an apartment with my roommate that i got the Order of Protection on before the order is terminated by the court?
  • I was convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge and have finished all of my sentencing and have had my charges set aside. What else must I do to restore my gun rights?
  • Can I put a restraining order on my wife for myself and our three children? We are in the middle of a divorce and the kids live with me, I take care of them, she hardly calls or comes to see them but everytime I don't give her money she threatens to take them and remove them from school while I'm at work? I need an order of protection to keep her away until the court hearing. Can I do this?
  • I am roommates with someone he has assaulted me I am going to get a restraing order,what I would like to know who has to move out of the home we share?
  • can i get acches covered domestic violence glasses ?
  • been married 12 yrs, no children due to domestic violence I am seperated from husband.I'am wanting a divorce/alimony/order of protection what are my chances? Due to his disability will I be charged with abandonment?
  • I went to my acoholic ex-husbands to check on him. He had given me a key. I entered his apartment after calling and leaving messages and knocking. After I entered the apartment I was attacked and beaten. The police came. I never hit him. I end up in the hospital for the night with facial trauma and lacerations to my had with broken glass in it still. The police said I could not file charges on him because I was in his residence. He tried to kill me. What can I do?? I have cut all connections with him and am not answering any of his call to me or his children. I am scared.
  • Am I legally able to move out of state with my son, if the father is on the birth certificate? He has been active in our sons life as well as paying for his needs. However I am not safe nor is my children's state of mind and well being. There is 15 years of emotional, physical and mental abuse from him. My children as well as myself want a safe home and stability. I can't provide that unless I relocate. I have a job lined up in the new state as well as a home I can afford on my own The town sheriff is 200 feet away from me as well as CIA behind me I would be renting my home from family friends
  • I just got charged with two counts of domestic violence. I don't know weather an appeal will do anything or not also if I compleat everything the judge order how much would a set aside cost me or do I even have a chance
  • My husband is in prison for one year for hurting me. I also have a 5 year restraining order against him. Will I be able to get a divorce from him when he is in jail and has a RO.

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OTHER LEGAL RESOURCES

  • State Bar of Arizona
    www.azbar.org
  • Maricopa County Bar
    www.maricopabar.org
    Referral number 602-257-4434
  • Pima County Bar
    www.pimacountybar.org
    Referral number 520-623-4625
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    800-799-7233
  • Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center
    866-553-0893
  • Certified Legal Document Preparer Program
    Link

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