Domestic violence is an escalating pattern of abuse where one partner in an intimate relationship controls the other through force, intimidation, or the threat of violence.  Abusive relationships are based on the mistaken belief that one person has the right to control another.  The relationship is based on the exercise of power to gain and maintain control.  The dignity of both partners is stripped away.

Below are some links with useful information if you'd like to learn more about Domestic Violence and the resources available to those who are victims of domestic violence.

• Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council - Children's Resource Guide

• Batterers Intervention Programs
  Click on this link to find a list of Santa Clara County Certified Batterers/Domestic Violence
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• Juvenile Probation Treatment Services
  Services provided to help treat Juveniles.
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• Domestic Violence Reports
  The most recent yearly reports available for the category 'Domestic Violence Reports' are available for you to download in PDF format.
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• Adult Probation Supervision Services
  The County's Probation Department offers the following services for the supervision of adults.
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• Domestic Violence Resources
  Click on this link to find a list of Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Resources.
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