DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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If you have been a victim of violence within a close or intimate relationship, you may be confused and have numerous questions and concerns. The topics to the left address some of the important issues for individuals faced with domestic violence. If you continue to have questions after reading this page, or would like more information about domestic violence, the criminal justice system, or any topic covered here, please contact the Victim-Witness Assistance Program in your area. For the York-Poquoson Victim-Witness Assistance Program, call (757) 890-3402.

Domestic Violence is a crime. As a victim of domestic violence, you have rights.

For more information on how to recognize domestic violence, contact an organization that works with victims of Domestic Violence. In the York-Poquoson area, you can call Avalon at (757) 258-5051 or Transitions at (757) 723-7774. For more information on your rights as a victim of domestic violence contact your local Victim-Witness Assistance Program.