Illinois Domestic Violence 24 Hour Helpline For Survivors in Illinois 877-863-6338 National Domestic Violence Hotline/Linea Nacional Sobre La Violencia Domestica: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY For The Deaf/TTY para los Sordos: 1-800-787-3224 Safety Alert for Battered Women: Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear information viewed on the Internet from your computer. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, call your local hotline, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you are at a safer computer, please click here for more information on using computers more safely.

ILLINOIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT (updated January 2009).

You may download the booklet or you may order hard copies of the bound copy of the booklet from ICADV (shipping charges apply).

ICADV's Position Paper on Court Accountability
is also available for download.

 Achieving Accountability in Domestic Violence Cases: 
A Practical Guide for Reducing Domestic Violence

If you are a victim of domestic violence and are in need of assistance understanding
your rights in Illinois, please contact the domestic violence program nearest you
or call the Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line at 877-863-6338 for assistance.