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Plain-language education in English and Spanish, with links to authoritative resources when legal or safety information is involved.

VAWA & Housing Protections

Learn about federal housing protections related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Official guidance should be checked for eligibility and current requirements.

Safety Planning

General safety-planning information for people considering how to reduce risk, prepare important documents, protect children or pets, and identify trusted support.

Technology Safety

Education about device privacy, location sharing, account security and technology-facilitated abuse.

Pets & Domestic Violence

Resources for survivors who are concerned about the safety of pets while planning next steps.

Español

Conozca sus derechos y recursos

EBI presenta información educativa en español claro y evita depender de traducciones automáticas para contenido legal o de seguridad.

Protecciones de VAWA y vivienda

Información educativa sobre protecciones federales relacionadas con violencia doméstica, violencia en el noviazgo, agresión sexual y acecho. La elegibilidad depende del programa y de las circunstancias individuales.

Esta información es únicamente educativa y no constituye asesoramiento legal. Para decisiones legales, consulte una fuente oficial o un profesional calificado.
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Pets & Domestic Violence 🐾

Fur babies are family. Explore safety-planning considerations, records to keep when safe, and specialized resources for survivors with pets.

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Empowered Bridge Institute is a program of Empowered Bridge, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EBI provides education, advocacy, prevention resources, and community programming. EBI does not provide legal advice, psychotherapy, clinical treatment, medical care, or emergency services. Our educators and advocates do not represent themselves as attorneys, clinicians, or therapists unless separately licensed to do so.
Educational information is not a substitute for individualized legal, medical, mental-health, or emergency assistance. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.