RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Navigating the Legal System an Overview for Victims of Domestic Violence

ARE YOU IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP? 
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IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP BASED ON POWER AND CONTROL?  The Power & Control diagram is a particularly helpful tool in understanding the overall pattern of abusive and violent behaviors, which are used by a batterer to establish and maintain control over his partner. Very often, one or more violent incidents are accompanied by an array of these other types of abuse. They are less easily identified, yet firmly establish a pattern of intimidation and control in the relationship.

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Power and Control Wheel Adults

Power and Control Wheel for Teens

Power and Control Wheel- Abuse of Children

Power and Control Wheel LGBTQIA

Power and Control Wheel- Immigrant

Power and Control Wheel- Spanish

THE DANGERS OF STRANGULATION: 

Facts Victims of Strangulation Need to Know

Strangulation Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet

CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children

Helping your child navigate a relationship with the abusive partner 

Listening and Talking to your child about Domestic Violence

Helping your child heal from trauma

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM:

What May Happen While The Criminal Case is Pending

Protective Order Service Notification Registration

Utah Protective Order: Quick Reference Guide

Where and How to File a Protective Order in Utah

Civil Protective Order Effectiveness: Justice or Just a Piece of Paper

What is a Victim Impact Statement? 

Kaysville Victim Resource Guide: This guide serves as an informative resource to explain the criminal justice system, resources, and all the key players involved throughout this process.

MISCELLANEOUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED RESOURCES:

How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship 

What to do if Your Partner Threatens Suicide

Can An abusive Partner Change

Should I go to therapy with my abusive partner? 

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FREE & LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES

Utah Legal Services provides legal help to those who qualify in non-criminal cases. We can answer questions, advise, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court and before administrative agencies. Apply online or call 
801-328-8891 between the hours of 9 am and 2pm, Monday through Friday.

Utah Legal Services - https://www.utahlegalservices.org/

Timpanogos Legal Center offers a free clinic every week for people dealing with divorces, custody battles, or other family law-related issues; we help self-represented clients by drafting the family law documents. Once you pass our screening process, we will set up a virtual meeting or phone call to work with an attorney. Clients have the opportunity to speak with an attorney about their case. The attorney will offer legal advice and provide information regarding the next steps in your situation.

http://www.timplegal.org

Crime Victims Legal Clinic provides free legal services to crime victims in the criminal district, justice, juvenile, and appellate courts. We can provide legal help for enforcing your rights, connect you with other resources and services, and help you decide what to do next. If you are a crime victim or the family member of a crime victim, please contact us at 801-746-1204.

https://www.ucvlc.org/

Modest Means Lawyer Referral Program helps Utahns with modest earnings find a lawyer offering discounted rates to match their incomes.

https://www.utahbar.org/public-services/modest-means-lawyer-referral-program/

Utah Homicide Survivors provides pro bono legal representation in the probate, family, and civil courts to families whose loved ones were murdered. Utah Homicide Survivors | Home

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES &

VICTIM'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Safe Harbor Crises Center
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crises Center 
801-444-9161 (24hr) 
https://safeharborhope.org/

Davis Behavioral Health 24/7:
Mental Health Crises Line
801-797-3608
https://www.dbhutah.org/about/contact-us/

Utah Legal Services 
800-662-4245
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/

Davis County Courts
Second District 801-451-4300
Justice 801-451-4488
Juvenile 801-451-4488 

Utah Office for Victims of Crime 
801-238-2360

Timpanogos Legal Center 
801-649-8895
https://www.timplegal.org/

Children’s Justice Center
801- 451-3560
https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/cjc

Child Protective Services
855-323-3237

Utah Identity Theft Resources
https://idtheft.utah.gov/

Bountiful Food Pantry
801-299-8464
https://bountifulfoodpantry.org/get-help

Open Doors

Open Doors Utah: Provides a range of services to support families and individuals in overcoming challenges related to poverty and abuse.

Key services include:

1. Family Support: This includes crisis and respite nursery services providing emergency care for children, family case management, parent education classes, and counseling aimed at reducing family stress and preventing child abuse (Open Doors Utah).
2. Circles: A program designed to break the cycle of poverty through a 12-week course that helps low-income families develop self-sufficiency skills (Open Doors Utah).
3. Community Action: Offers support such as emergency assistance, food bank services, and case management that helps families set and achieve goals towards improving their life situations (Open Doors Utah).
4. Self-Sufficiency Programs: These programs are geared towards empowering families by setting personal goals, improving employment opportunities, and achieving financial stability (Open Doors Utah).
5. Crisis Prevention: Case management is provided to assess and assist individuals and families in crisis, with potential support for basic needs like rent and utilities (Open Doors Utah).
6. VITA – Tax Assistance: Helps low-income individuals and families prepare and file their taxes, aiming to improve their financial literacy and management (Open Doors Utah).
7. Homeless to Housing: This program offers temporary assistance with housing costs to prevent homelessness, providing families a pathway to stable housing solutions (Open Doors Utah).

Davis County: General Resource List 2021-2022

General Resource Website - https://211utah.org/

General Resource Brochure PDF

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STALKING AND HARASSMENT