Arizona
law defines “domestic violence” as the occurrence of physical assault,
threatening words, intimidation, and harassment by phone and in person, and
stalking. It also includes photography/videotaping of personal and private acts
such as using the bathroom, or sexual intercourse. Domestic violence can also
be attributed to certain crimes against children, and cruel mistreatment of an
animal. For the act to be considered, you must have a specific relationship
with the abuser. You can get and order of protections if you are or were
previously married to the abuser. You can also get one if you are related to
the abuser or abusers spouse by blood, marriage, or by court order. You can
also file on behalf of someone else if you are the parent or legal guardian of
a minor and they are incapable to do so. Same sex victims may also get orders
of protection.
In
Arizona they have a foundation for Legal Services and Education that administers
and coordinates the Arizona Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project, which
provides free legal assistance to victims of domestic violence as well as their
families through legal service programs and domestic violence programs across
Arizona.
They
also provide a list of Grant-Funded Organizations that help domestic violence
victims and survivors. Two specific shelters are Sojourner Center, which is
located in Phoenix and Faith House. Both of these provide crisis hotlines. Sojourner Center provides advocacy services
and employment assistance for women at the shelter and in the community, as
well as family enrichment programs.
Media
PSA on Domestic Violence
Eminem’s Son Love the Way
you Lie depicts the cycle of abuse in a relationship
