Anyone needing help can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. AUGUSTA, Ga. (InvestigateTV) — A Georgia woman who survived a violent attack by ...

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 ...

Cassandra felt hopeless. “The police keep telling me to get a protection order, but it keeps getting denied because I haven’t had any physical abuse,” she explained. “But my ex keeps driving by, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Michigan Senate unanimously passed bills 611 and 612, which would require law enforcement to serve protection orders within 72 hours at no cost to survivors.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport City Council has unanimously passed a resolution supporting efforts by the Louisiana Supreme Court and others to simplify the process for getting a protective ...

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 ...