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

  • My girlfriend came to my house uninvited to pick up the kids with rage she got four domestic violence and was sent to jail that night..The cops left the children in my son's care at my home. ..she plead not guilty and she is taking this to trial with a lawyer. ..what are her chances..The four of us were the victims. What are her chances of getting off?
  • I hired a paralegal to prepare divorce papers, they have not been filed as of yet. We decided on division of property already. I need to know If I can sell items in my half of community assets/property to pay community debt? If not, am I supposed to let house go into foreclosure or my vehicle get repossessed. I do not work due to disability and have no income. Thanks.
  • I was granted a Protective order 2 days ago. I need a victim advocate to clarify the terms granted. OR ANYONE who clarify if I can remove my belongings legally. The police Said he could and he did. I have to move because he has all the money. Im trying to keep the residence, but its gonna be a battle. I have rights to reside here now til hearing on 25th of August.
  • My daughter(12yo)and I are survivors of Domestic Violence. I was awarded sole custody of my daughter. For the past 3&1/2 years my ex-husband has continued to violate our parenting plan. He continously blames me for his choices and his daughter as well. Last week he blantently violated the parenting plan by leaving my daughter at our apt's alone. Our parnenting plan states specifically we are required to exchnge her at McDonalds at 7pm. What legal recourse do I have?
  • My boyfriend was arrested last night for aggravated assault against me. I told the police that he has a history of mental illness and that he needed to go to a psychiatric hospital but they took him to jail anyway. I am not pressing charges but I am afraid the state will. How do I help him get the charge dropped and get mental help?
  • My daughter refuses to go to her moms, what happens if she doesnt go? She is being emotionally abused by her mom. Also, can i file for emergency custody if i can prove it?
  • I am an immigrant on a work visa. I got married to a US citizen a month ago. He abuses me physically and emotionally.I am scared about deportation, if I take any legal action.
  • When the offender is escorted by law enforcement to pick up his belongings from a shared residence. Is it a law that the officer stay present at ALL time as protection?
  • I have been victim of domestic violence for the past 15 years. I stayed with my husband for the sake of my son, my husband has been arrested any times and the police and CPS have been called by myself and my 14yr old son. I purchased gun and have a concealed carry permit. He came at me last week and I shot him twice to keep him from killing me. Now I have been charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault. I do not have the resources to defend myself. I am out o bail for now but do not have the balance of my bond. I need help asap. Thank you.
  • I AM TRYING TO GET A DIVORCE....HOW LONG DOES THIS PROCESS TAKE?

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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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