There are many organizations available to help you navigate your situation. You will be asked to discuss your situation with many different people, and at times you may provide personal information. Some of the people with whom you speak are required by law to keep communications between the two of you confidential. This is called a communication privilege. Communications with your attorney are confidential. Your attorney will not disclose information that you provide without your agreement. Advocates working for community-based domestic violence or sexual assault organizations usually are bound to confidentiality unless you waive the privilege in writing. Communications with health workers are generally confidential, but a court may require.
