WEST VIRGINIA JUDICIARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is a serious and oftentimes deadly problem affecting families and communities in West Virginia. The court system is dedicated to treating domestic violence with the seriousness it deserves and enforcing the laws of West Virginia to deter, prevent, and reduce incidences of domestic violence.
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has released an 18-minute video explaining the domestic violence petition process, which can be accessed above. Four shorter videos can be viewed on the Court's YouTube Channel.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
- West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1-304-965-3552 or www.wvcadv.org
- West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services 1-304-366-9500 or www.FRIS.org
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Tuesday Legal Connect Tuesdays 6 - 8 p.m. 1-800-642-3617
- Lawyer Referral Service www.wvlawyerreferral.org
- Legal Aid of West Virginia 1-866-255-4370
- Domestic Violence Brochure (PDF)
- Folleto de violencia doméstica (PDF)