About Domestic Violence -
It is important that anyone, male or female, report abuse to the police immediately. They may be able to find a shelter for you and your children. If a shelter is unavailable, look for housing with a friend or a relative. It is important to get out of a violent relationship before it reaches the fatal stage. Police will arrest one or both parties if it can be determined who was the aggressor. There may be a mandatory cool down period. You may seek an injunction or court order to have your spouse (present or former), intimate partner (present or former) or other family member removed from your home and which requires them to keep a certain physical distance.
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Orders of Protection -
An Order of Protection is any order issued by a court in order to protect someone from harassment or from injury. Most orders are issued by a court at the request of one of the parties without notice to the alleged perpetrator. The other party will have the opportunity to appear before the court. Once the court reviews the case, a new restraining order may be issued with a longer duration. A protective order may even be made permanent if conditions warrant.
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