A domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) is a civil court order that is signed by a judge and tells the abuser to stop the abuse or face serious legal consequences. This resource provides basic information on domestic violence retraining orders, who can get them, how to get them, and what happens after a hearing.
A restraining order protects someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.
This resource will help you understand how the California Court defines domestic violence, restraining orders, where to get help and find other resources.
Tips to prepare and what to do when you're at the court.
This map is a useful tool for finding domestic violence organizations in your community who are Members of the Partnership.
Are You Being Stalked or Harassed Online?
This resource defines stalking, cyberstalking and online harassment under the law, statistics about who is affected, California and Federal Law on stalking, tips and resources for victims.
One way to try to stop someone from harassing you is to file for a civil harassment restraining order.
This resource by the Women's Law organization will assist you in answering the following questions: What is domestic violence? Who does domestic violence happen to? What are the laws against domestic violence and can they help me?
When to call the police and what can the police do if the abuser violates the restraining order.
The court can help protect people who have been abused or threatened with abuse by someone you dated, lived with, or are related to.
This page includes general information about domestic violence in tribal law, information on tribal protection orders, and links to other online resources for domestic violence on tribal land.
A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that can help you avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when you"re in danger.
You can ask for a firearms restraining order against a close family member if you are afraid they may hurt themselves, or another person, with a gun.
There is most likely has an expiration (end) date. If you are still concerned for your safety or want your restraining order to stay in place, you have to "renew" it, which makes it last longer and gives it a new end date.
These pages provide tips to help keep you as safe as possible while you are still in an abusive relationship, when you are preparing to leave, and after you have left.
Getting a restraining order to protect yourself is not just for adults or people who are married. Many states understand that young people are experiencing abuse, and have made sure that their laws allow teens and young adults to be protected.