AcknowledgementsIntroductionSome facts about domestic violence What is domestic violence? The pattern of abuseWhy do battered women feel trapped?Safety planning and risk assessment Personalized safety planWhat can a domestic violence program do for me? What other services are available? What about help for my partner? Using the police and the courts What is an Order of Protection?I think that someone I know is being abused. How can I help? Safety for women in the workplaceNew York State domestic violence programs by county New York City ResourcesNew York State ResourcesSuggested reading