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24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 208.343.7025 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 208.345.7273 (RAPE)

Civil Protection Orders, Safety Planning and Legal Referrals

WCA provides assistance to those seeking relief through the legal system. Court Advocates are able to provide pro se assistance and information, as well as resources, regarding matters like divorce, custody, and civil protection orders. Through the civil protection order process, Court Advocates are able to talk through the protection order process, help with filling out initials petitions, and offer support and resources through their court proceedings, including accompanying petitioners to their hearings. Additional services include court accompaniment to other civil or criminal proceedings, legal referrals, and safety planning. We take serious precautions to protect your confidentiality. For more information, please contact:

  • Court Advocate at 208.343.3688 ext. 0200
  • WCA Court Advocate Manager at 208.343.3688 ext. 0220
  • 24-hour Domestic Abuse Hotline 208.343.7025

Protection Orders

Idaho has two protective orders:

  • Domestic Violence Protection Order
  • Stalking/Threats Protection Order

A civil protection order (CPO) is a court order that can create boundaries between a petitioner and the person they are seeking protection from. If a CPO is granted, the order could restrict contact between the petitioner, or any protected party (such as a minor child), and the respondent, which is the person who is being filed against. The order may also require the respondent to stay a certain distance away from the protected person(s) and their home, move out of a shared residence and may address custody on a temporary basis.

An attorney is not required to file a petition and there is no filing fee. Petitions are available free of charge at the clerk’s office on the first floor of the Ada County Courthouse. This paperwork is also available online and can be submitted using a guided questionnaire.

WCA Court Advocates are available to assist those wanting to fill out a paper petition or the online petition. If you have questions, or would like to schedule a time to have a Court Advocate assist you with completing the paperwork contact a Court Advocate at 208.343.3688 ext. 0200 or the Court Advocate Manager at 208.343.3688 ext. 0220.

Legal Referrals

Victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault may qualify for pro-bono (free) legal services in the areas of divorce, custody, housing matters, and immigration. WCA Court Advocates can complete assessments and provide pro se guidance to clients seeking legal assistance and will refer qualifying clients to Idaho Legal Aid Services, Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, other community partners, or private attorneys if appropriate.

Volunteer Attorney Services

The WCA Court Advocacy Program partners with local, licensed attorneys to provide free one-on-one consultations for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault to prepare for upcoming legal proceedings, review paperwork, and/or provide legal advice or coaching. Appointments are onsite at the WCA and available by appointment only.

Please call 208.343.3688 ext. 0200 for more information. 

 

EVENTS

Sep 29

2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the WCA will be holding a joint press conference on September 29 at the Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial at 10am. The WCA and other Domestic Violence service providers will be on site with information and awareness raising materials for our community members. Elected officials […]

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Oct 01

2023

Sue B Stroll and 5K October 1, 2023

Join us for the 14th annual SueB 5k  and  3k  Urban  stroll  for  Every-Body Continuing to honor the memory of Susan “SueB” Newby, the 14th annual SueB 5K Fun Run will kick off on Sunday, October 1st at 12 noon at Julia Davis Park. You can sign up to participate here with 5K registration starting at $25. […]

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Oct 01

2023

SueB 5k and Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt October 1, 2023

Join us for the 14th annual SueB 5k and 3k Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt for EveryBODY! The 14th annual SueB 5k and 3k Scavenger Hunt will be on October 1, 2023 and we hope you can join us! We invite you to join us to raise awareness about domestic abuse, while memorializing the life of […]

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Oct 18

2023

Witches Night Out at the Village

Mark your calendars for Witches Night Out on October 18, 2023 from 6 – 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 18 we will be celebrating Witches Night Out at The Village at Meridian, hosted by Meridian’s Centercal Properties and its marvelous merchants. Several sponsors help make the evening a resounding success, raising funds for the WCA’ clients’ […]

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Dec 14

2023

Concert for Cause

Mark you calendars for 2023 Concert for Cause – December 14th Thursday, December 14th 94.9 The River is excited to present headlining artist Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness with Michigander and Arlie for their 2023 Concert for Cause benefitting the WCA! Join us at The Knitting Factory Concert House in Bodo for an evening of […]

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