
Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Violence?

How Domestic Violence Affects Children
For Life's Toughest Times
Regardless of your journey, I’m here to support you.
Help for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Information and referral
- Counseling
- Case management
- Emergency shelter
- 24-hour crisis and hotline services
- Child assessment
- Professional training
- Community Education
- Safety planning

Accused of Domestic Violence?
Steps You Can Take
Confirm Your Identity:
Identify yourself to police, but don’t provide extra information.
Be Cooperative:
Engage respectfully with law enforcement.
Consult an Attorney:
Avoid signing any statements until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
Follow Release Conditions:
Adhere strictly to any conditions set by the judge.
Seek Legal Representation:
Contact a criminal defense attorney immediately.
Complete Mandatory Programs:
Be prepared to enroll in a Batterer’s Intervention Program if convicted.
Contact an Experienced Florida Domestic Violence Attorney Today
Whether you are a victim of domestic violence or you are being accused of battering an intimate partner, you need skilled legal representation. Vero Beach Florida Attorney Susan Chesnutt learned system from inside out – as a child of abusive parents, a foster child, a social worker, a DCF investigator, a prosecutor, and now as a private attorney with a child-welfare centered practice.