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Domestic violence is a major criminal justice and health problem in Alabama. In 2005, 11% of violence offenses committed in Alabama were domestic violence offenses.

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The information provided on this page in no way reflects all the work and efforts being made by any particular state in putting an end to domestic violence. We wanted to show some "highlights" and direct you to the state's coalition in order to help you find more domestic violence information.

Domestic Violence-Alabama > Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Alabama's Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-650-6522

Alabama Is Taking Action Against Domestic Violence:

"In 2002, the Council on Violence Against Women developed the first Alabama State Plan on Violence Against Women. This Plan is a road map of reforms and actions that are of critical importance to victims in this State."

"Since its development, many aspects of this plan have been successfully implemented."

Alabama Criminal/Civil Justice System

An electronic filing system for Protection from Abuse petitions was developed.
Specialized courts to handle domestic and sexual violence criminal cases have been established.
First Responder Programs have been developed in two communities in Alabama.

Alabama Health Care

Health care model polices were developed and distributed statewide.
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosted a health care response day in 2002 and a statewide medical conference in 2005.

Education in Alabama

Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence sponsored numerous workshops for child protection workers, juvenile probation officers and advocates.
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides on-going training for advocates, social workers, criminal justice professionals, health care
providers, child welfare professionals and community organizations statewide.

Alabama Victim Services

Over 6,000 victims from rural counties received outreach services from Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence member programs during 2004-2006.
Increased the level of involvement in the Pardon and Paroles process on behalf of victims.

Alabama Coordinated Community Response

There are 30 county domestic violence task forces in Alabama.
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides training and technical assistance to task forces upon request.

Source: "The Plan For The State Of Alabama-2006".

Alabama Domestic Violence Laws

In 2000, a new law went into affect in Alabama which mandates a minimum 12-hour cooling off period for persons accused of domestic violence.

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This web site was designed for the sole purpose of providing information on the subject of domestic violence. The web site was neither intended to provide professional advice on the subject of domestic violence nor should information contained herein be used in making personal decisions in your own particular situation (other than the decision to get help). There are many complex issues surrounding domestic violence which should only be addressed by professionals who are trained in this area. You are the only one who can get help in your situation. There are those who care about you and are concerned for your safety, but their non-professional involvement could possibly make your circumstances worse. Never let anyone talk you into doing anything that isn't right for you.

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