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A court order limiting or prohibiting contact between a potential abuser and victim to prevent further harassment or abuse.

Policies requiring law enforcement to arrest the suspected perpetrator when responding to a domestic violence call, based on certain criteria.

Criminal charges can be filed against an abuser for harming a child; protective services may intervene.

Temporary housing provided to individuals and their children escaping domestic violence, offering protection and confidentiality.

A directive issued by a court that requires the offender to cease communication with the victim directly or indirectly.

Physical, emotional, or other forms of violence inflicted on one spouse by another, leading to criminal charges or divorce proceedings.

A short-term injunction issued by a court to protect someone from imminent harm until a full hearing can be held.

Legislation that defines domestic violence and provides legal measures that can be taken to protect victims.

An order issued by a court to protect an individual from harassment, abuse, or stalking by prohibiting contact or requiring specified distances be kept.

A form of abuse where one partner controls the other's access to economic resources, which can result in legal action and financial protection orders.

Legal injunction granted to victims of domestic violence offering protection by legally requiring the abuser to stay away from them.

A psychological condition used in legal defenses, identified when a victim has experienced long-term abuse resulting in perceived inability to leave.

Illegal behavior involving persistent and unwanted attention; may result in a restraining order or criminal charges against the stalker.

A severe form of domestic violence that results in serious physical harm or involves repeat offenses, resulting in felony charges and significant penalties.