Domestic Violence Programs and Services

Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence Issues in Virginia's Courts

Established in 2007, this advisory committee provides advice and guidance to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia on the courts’ handling of domestic violence-related cases, as well as the content and format of domestic violence related training provided to judicial system personnel. The full committee meets three times a year in addition to sub-committee meetings.

• Membership List
• Meeting Agendas and Minutes
  • April 19, 2012 Agenda
    • Minutes - forthcoming
  • September 15 Agenda
    • Minutes - forthcoming
  • March 24, 2011 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • May 4, 2010 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • January 5, 2010 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • August 26, 2009 Agenda
    • Minutes
    February 24, 2009 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • October 9, 2008 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • June 10, 2008 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • February 22, 2008 Agenda
    • Minutes
  • July 19, 2007 Agenda
    

Assistance with Protective Orders (I-CAN!)

I-CAN! Virginia is a free online program that provides assistance with the preparation of court forms required to file for a protective order.

Resources and Reference Materials

• Report Responding to SB 236 (2004) Chapter 972 - Court Referral Methods for Domestic Violence Offenders
• Federal Firearms Law: Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban - An Important Notice to Persons Convicted of Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence