Violence Against Women Act
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is a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, or person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim;
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is cohabitating, or has cohabitated, with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner;
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shares a child in common with the victim; or
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commits acts against a youth or adult victim who is protected from those acts under the family or domestic violence laws of the jurisdiction.
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who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and
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where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
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The length of the relationship.
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The type of relationship.
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The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
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- Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act (form HUD-5380)
- Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking (form HUD-5382)
- Emergency Transfer Request for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking (form HUD-5383)
Additional Information
If you are in danger, please call 911.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TYY: 1-800-787-3224 Text “START” to 88788 |
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 711 (TTY) Text: 233733 |
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Text HOPE to 64673 |
National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) (call or text) |
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 Text LOVEIS to 22522 |
National Center for Victims of Crime 1-855-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) (call or text) |
You may also contact Domestic Abuse Intervention Services of Dane County at (608) 251-4445 or text (608) 420-4638.
Visit HUD's VAWA Website for more information.
If you have any questions for the CDA regarding VAWA, please contact Lisa Daniels at (608) 267-8709.
Filing VAWA Complaints
If you believe your VAWA rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO). Please visit HUD's VAWA Website for more information.
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