Domestic Violence Assistance during COVID19 Shelter in Place
While Shelter in Place measures are necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19, they can pose serious risks for residents who are experiencing domestic and/or interpersonal violence while sheltering in place.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and need information please call (510) 420-3000. If you are in danger or need immediate assistance, call 911.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
This Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) document is intended to clarify the current shelter-in-place requirements as they relate to residents facing domestic or other interpersonal violence:
https://www.alcoda.org/newsroom/files/FAQ-DV-and-Interpersonal-Violence.pdf
Below are links to additional resources from the Alameda County Family Justice Center:
http://www.acfjc.org/get_help
http://www.acfjc.org/resource_library/domestic_violence
For a list of 24 hour crisis lines:
http://www.acfjc.org/resource_library/law_enforcement_resources/domestic_violence_shelters