Legal Advocacy
Depending on your situation, you might determine that taking legal action against an abusive partner is the best course for you.
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Please call our hotline at (208) 733-0100 and our advocates can connect you with resources for legal help.
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You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
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Not a U.S. citizen? Learn more at Casa de Esperanza about your rights as an immigrant and read more on our site.
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According to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), immigrant women who are experiencing domestic violence — and are married to abusers who are U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents — may qualify to self-petition for legal status under VAWA. Get more information here.
Legal & Law Enforcement Office Locations, Hours, and Phone Numbers
Twin Falls City Police Department
Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office
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Twin Falls Legal Aid
475 Polk
P.O. BOX 1296
Twin Falls, ID 83303
Phone: (208) 734-7024
Fax: (208) 734-7067
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Twin Falls County Courthouse
425 Shoshone Street North
P. O. Box 126
Twin Falls, ID 83301-0126
Phone: (208) 736-4126 Victims Coordinator
Phone: For Court Information: 736-4025
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Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
1402 W Grove Street
Boise, ID 83702
Boise County
Phone: (208) 384-0419
Phone: (888) 293-6118
Web: http://www.idvsa.org
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Phone: (800) 291-0463
Phone: (208) 332-1540
Fax: (208) 334-2279
Web: https://icdv.idaho.gov/
Idaho Court Assistance Office Project
Web: http://www2.state.id.us/cao
Provides assistance for pro se litigants in areas such as family law, protection orders, small claims, etc. Provides help and referral information on areas such as domestic violence, victims of violent crime and other areas.
Idaho Legal Aid Services
310 N. 5th Street Boise, ID 83702
Hotline: (877) 500-2980
Phone: (208) 336-8980
Web: http://www.www.idaholegalaid.org/Home/PublicWeb/About/AboutUs
No Means Know Web: http://www.nomeansknow.com/
Website for the Idaho Teen Dating Violence & Prevention Project. Information, facts, articles on Teen Dating Violence and warning signs, safety tips for teens.
Victim Compensation Program
317 Main Street
Statehouse Mail
Boise, ID 83720
Phone: 208-334-6080
Phone: 800-950-2110
Web: http://www.crimevictimcomp.idaho.gov/