About DVResources.Support
Why DVResources.Support exists — a practical action hub focused on simple, structured safety tools.
About This Resource
Purpose: Practical Safety Actions
This site focuses on clear, practical steps that people can use when they are concerned about safety in a relationship, home, or family situation.
- Break complex safety issues into smaller, manageable actions
- Offer checklists and guides that can be reviewed at your own pace
- Support planning and preparation for different “what if” scenarios
- Provide neutral, non-judgmental information for decision-making
The goal is to make it easier to organize information, consider options, and prepare documents, notes, or plans that might be helpful in your situation.
Who This Site Is For
This site is designed for people who are:
- Experiencing or concerned about harm, control, or intimidation in a relationship
- Supporting a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor who might be unsafe
- Trying to understand patterns in their relationship and what options might exist
- Looking for structured tools (like checklists or planners), not crisis counseling
Professionals and community helpers may also use these materials as reference tools when organizing information with someone they are supporting.
Why Checklists and Step-by-Step Guides Matter
Safety issues often involve many moving parts: people, places, technology, documents, and timelines. It can be difficult to keep track of everything at once.
- Checklists help organize details. They can be used to track what you have already done, what you might want to consider next, and what does not apply to you.
- Step-by-step guides reduce guesswork. They lay out one possible order of actions so you can see how tasks might fit together.
- Written plans can be reviewed and adjusted. You can return to them over time, add notes, or change direction as your situation changes.
- Structured tools can be shared. If you choose, you can share a checklist or plan with a trusted person, an advocate, or another support.
What This Site Does Not Provide
This site is a practical information and planning resource. It has clear limits.
No Legal Advice
- Information here is general and does not take the place of advice from a qualified attorney
- Nothing on this site creates a lawyer–client relationship
- Laws and legal options vary by location and can change over time
- For legal questions, consider contacting a local legal aid office, bar association referral service, or another legal professional
No Counseling or Therapy
- This site does not provide mental health counseling, therapy, or diagnosis
- Content is not intended to address emotional well-being or mental health treatment needs
- If you are looking for emotional or therapeutic support, a licensed counselor, therapist, or healthcare provider can discuss options that fit your situation
No Representation, Case Management, or Crisis Service
- This site does not represent you in court, housing matters, immigration, or any other legal process
- It does not open a case, file reports, or contact agencies on your behalf
- It is not a crisis line, hotline, or emergency response service
How to Use This Site
- Browse topics that seem relevant to your situation
- Use checklists as working documents: mark items as done, not relevant, or “maybe later”
- Review planning tools periodically to see if your needs or options have changed
- Combine the information here with guidance from local advocates, legal professionals, or other supports you choose
Additional tools and directories of professional supports can also be found through resources listed at DV.Support.