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Protection Orders 101

General Material
Published Date
January, 2017
Publisher(s)
Break the Cycle

A protection order (also known as a restraining order) can help protect victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from the person being abusive. This handout from Break the Cycle explains what a protection order is, who can get one, how to get one, and what protections they can provide.

Associated Links
Protection Orders 101
Material Categories
Civil Legal Rights & Protections
Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence
Stalking

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