How Do You Find Information On The Penalty For Domestic Violence In New York?
New York state law characterizes domestic violence as a ”family offense;” the laws apply only to people who are married, divorced or separated, linked by children, or related through blood or marriage. If you are the victim of abuse or know someone who is, follow these steps to find help in New York. Visit the home page for Women’sLaw.org (see Resources below). Choose ”NY” from the ”Select State” drop-down menu. This will lead you to information about the penalties for domestic violence in New York. Click on ”How to Get an Order of Protection” to learn your rights. Take notes or print out the material for later reference. E-mail your questions to the Women’sLaw.org. Create an email address for responses that your abuser cannot access. Contact the helpline of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (see Resources below) to speak directly with someone. They can give you additional information on the laws regarding domestic violence in New York.
