District Of Columbia Code § 51-132

Supporting evidence required to support payment of benefits due to domestic violence.
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A claimant may be eligible to receive benefits for separation from employment due to domestic violence provided that one of the following is submitted to support the claim of domestic violence:
A police report or record;
A governmental agency or court record, such as a court order, a Petition for a Civil Protection Order, or a record or report from Child Services; or
A written statement, which affirms that the claimant has sought assistance for domestic violence from the signatory, from a: Shelter official; Social worker; Counselor; Therapist; Attorney; Medical doctor; or Cleric.

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