What is a restraining order? A Restraining Order is a court order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you. (There are several different kinds, but the Domestic Abuse order information is included here.) There is no cost to file a Domestic Abuse Restraining Order. What does a Restraining Order […]

If you’re in a violent or abusive relationship, what can you do to keep yourself safe?   For some survivors of domestic violence, developing a safety plan ahead of time is helpful to have in case there is another abusive episode, or for when the survivor is feeling especially vulnerable or overwhelmed. Safety planning is […]