In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
What is a domestic violence crime?
Arizona law currently includes 30 crimes, that when combined with an intimate partner, a family, or a romantic or sexual relationship, are seen as domestic violence. Domestic violence includes:
- Assault and aggravated assault,
- Harassment and aggravated harassment,
- Aggravated domestic violence,
- Child or vulnerable adult abuse,
- Criminal damage,
- Criminal trespass,
- Dangerous crimes against children,
- Custodial interference,
- Disobeying a court order,
- Disorderly conduct,
- Endangerment,
- Kidnapping,
- Stalking,
- Secretive photographing,
- Threats and intimidation,
- Unlawful imprisonment,
- Sexual assault,
- Unlawful distribution of images,
- Neglect,
- Abandonment, or cruel mistreatment of animals,
- Preventing or interfering with use of a telephone in an emergency,
- Telephone harassment; and
- Murder, manslaughter, and homicide.
Resources:
• Domestic Violence A.R.S. § 13-3601