TYLA Presents: Healing the Wounds
Navigating the Legal System After Surviving Domestic Abuse
This video, available in Spanish and English below, includes details on what victims of domestic violence can expect when utilizing the courts to obtain a protective order, temporary restraining order or divorce. The video portrays the story of “Melinda,” a domestic violence survivor, and her journey through the legal process. The goal of the program is to educate victims of family violence about their legal rights.
Helpful Resources
- Domestic Violence Shelters by Zip Code: https://www.domesticshelters.org/
- Exclusive Shelter for Men in Texas: http://www.familyplace.org/
- Protective Orders in Texas: https://texaslawhelp.org/protection-from-violence-or-abuse/protective-orders
- Child Abuse: http://tyla.org/tyla/assets/File/LittleVoiceBrochure.pdf