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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...