This guide was written for people applying for either sentencing or resentencing under the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) and offers additional information and support. 

This guide aims to:

demystify the law;

support survivors in identifying their needs;

help survivors create and take ownership of their personal narrative; and

extend links to resources to strengthen the ability to use the DVSJA.

Attorneys, judges, prosecutors, service providers/advocates, jail/prison staff and others can also use this guide to learn more about the DVSJA and working with survivors of domestic violence who have been arrested, prosecuted or sentenced.