If you are currently in danger, call 911. Victims of domestic violence can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Clear your browser history after viewing this page or use a public computer.
RCLL Domestic Violence Resources (PDF, 10/2025): English | Español
Domestic Violence Restraining Order Information:
California Judicial Branch Self-Help
Riverside County Sheriff: Temporary Restraining Order
Safety Planning
"Safety Planning" refers to actions that can be taken to help lower the risk of being hurt while in an intimate partner violence relationship. They are preparedness tools to increase the safety in your daily life and routines. Use this tool from the National Domestic Violence Hotline to begin creating your own safety plan.
Some example Safety Plan steps to keep in mind are:
- Using code words to share with family, friends, or neighbors in case of an emergency.
- Finding safe public places to go to in an emergency (e.g. a library, McDonalds, police station).
- Knowing which important items to take with you if you need to leave a place quickly (e.g. identification, cell phone, medication, change of clothes, health insurance card).
Shelters and Crisis Assistance in Riverside County
- Riverside Center: 3900 Orange St. Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 955-6100
- Indio Center: County Law Building 82-995 Highway 111, Ste. 103, Indio CA, 92201, (760) 863-8363
- Temecula Center: 28910 Pujol St. Temecula CA, 92590, (951) 587-3900
Alternatives to Domestic Violence
- Riverside City and Out of County: (951) 683-0829
- Remainder of Riverside County: 1-800-339-SAFE (7233)
- 73-550 Alessandro Dr., Suite 103 Palm Desert CA 92260, (760) 328-SAFE (7233)
- 444 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 101 San Bernardino, CA 92401, (909) 885-8884
Online Resources
Books
(All titles are available electronically from any RCLL location unless otherwise noted. Ask staff about remote availability.)
Witkin Summary of California Law (Westlaw)
Available in print: Riverside, Palm Springs, Temecula
Call Number: KFC 80 .W5
See Chapter XV Part IX
California Civil Practice - Family Law Litigation (Westlaw)
Available in print: Riverside, Palm Springs
Call Number: KFC 995 .C32 FAM.LIT.
See Chapter 11 and Section 20.8
California Forms of Pleadings & Practice Annotated (Lexis)
Available in print: Riverside, Palm Springs, Temecula
Call Number: KFC 1010 .A65 C3
See Volume 25 Chapter 293
Matthew Bender Practice Guide: California Family Law (Lexis)
Available digitally on-site only.
Pertinent California Codes:
CA Family Code Division 10
Please Note: The information presented in this information sheet is intended to provide information over a particular subject. For information pertaining to your case please consult with an attorney, court facilitator or specialist.
Revised 10/29/25
