Domestic Violence Services

Services
If you are in danger, please call 911!

Call LINK Line. The 24-7 statewide domestic violence information-line. They link to free assistance like counseling, shelter, transportation, advocacy, and other services.

Intimate partner violence (IPV)

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV) is any criminal offense involving violence or physical harm or threat of violence or physical harm when committed by one cohabitant against another. Connecting adults affected by domestic violence to trauma-informed services also enhances stability, safety and permanency for children. Domestic violence services provided by local shelter and treatment programs with federal and state funding through DCFS include:

  • 16 domestic violence shelter
  • Trauma-informed therapy, financial planning and safety planning
  • Assistance with protective orders
  • LINKline domestic violence crisis hotline
  • Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) program utilized by law enforcement and victims advocates to assist and educate victims
  • Trauma-focused treatment for both survivors and offenders

Domestic violence, including domestic violence in the presence of children, is against the law and should be reported.

Domestic Violence Resources & Victim Services

Utah Domestic Violence Coalition opens in a new tab: Search their interactive map to find information on statewide services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, children' services, counseling and support groups, and more.

211 Utah opens in a new tab: Find a domestic violence shelter, as well as community providers with services including counseling, substance use treatment, anger management, and more.

Restoring Ancestral Winds (RAW) opens in a new tab: This nonprofit organization's mission is to support healing in indigenous communities by advocating for healthy relationships, and educating communities on issues related to domestic, sexual, dating and family violence.

National Domestic Violence Hotline opens in a new tab: This national site includes information on how to identify abuse, plan for safety, as well as articles to help family and friends navigate how to support someone in an abusive relationship.

StrongHearts Native Helpline opens in a new tab: A 24/7 safe, confidential domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. Call 1-844-762-8483.