The sister of a domestic violence victim who was severely injured when her husband acted on his threats to burn down their house wrote a letter to the Legislature about the need for a change in the ...

Individuals who fear for their safety — perhaps from a threatening domestic partner, roommate or stalker — might also be afraid to publicly pursue a protection order that can shield them from ...

Most people are aware of the option or ability for victims and survivors of domestic violence to obtain a restraining order against their abuse under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Protective orders are designed to safeguard victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and other crimes by legally requiring abusers to stay away. However, obtaining one ...

Leaders with King County’s Protection Order Portal and affiliated program, from left: Collen McIngalls, Children’s Justice Center of King County; Chelle Hunsinger de Enciso, victim advocate; Kelsey ...

A protection order meant to safeguard Latricia Brown from her ex-husband, Mario Green, was signed but never served, resulting in her tragic death at Henry Ford Hospital. Brown had repeatedly sought ...

The wife of a 29-year-old Maryland man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador last month filed a protective order against him back in 2021 over allegations of domestic ...

Advocacy groups and Michigan lawmakers push for a new bill to reform the personal protection order process following the case of Mario Green, who allegedly killed his ex-wife inside Henry Ford ...

When someone in Oklahoma fears stalking, harassment, or domestic violence, one of the most immediate tools the law provides is a victim protective order (sometimes called a VPO, protective order, or ...

Guidance for Advocates and Attorneys for Domestic Violence Survivors 1 This guide is intended to serve as a resource 2 to help advocates and attorneys get pets of domestic violence (DV) survivors ...