Description of Services: 

24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline

1-888-385-4657 (DVLINKS)

If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, DVLINKS confidential counselors will help connect you with an Advocate. They will provide you with information on confidential DV shelters, counseling referrals, safety planning, and other valuable resources.

California law defines domestic violence as abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, roommate, former roommates, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship (California Penal Code Section 13700 (b)).

Planning for Your Safety

• File a police report with your local law enforcement.
• A Safety Plan can be as simple as leaving an emergency bag packed with someone you trust.  Consider packing money, a phone charger, clothes, important documents, keys, and phone numbers to DV Hotlines, family, and friends for the safety of you and your children.
• Obtain a temporary restraining order. Contact the YOUR SAFE PLACE – A FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER at 619-533-6000.
• SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM – Ask an advocate or a counselor about a confidential mailing address or visit the SAFE AT HOME Program http://www.sos.ca.gov/registries/safe-home/about-safeathome
• If the abuser has been arrested, you can register to be notified of their anticipated release date from jail by calling VINELIink at 1-877-411-5588 or register online at https://vinelink.com/#/home

For Detailed Information: https://www.sandiego.gov/cityattorney/resources/dvresources