The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act: Domestic violence, Family Matters, Restraining order
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a civil order a judge can issue that requires an abuser to stay away from the survivor of domestic violence. The TRO can also provide other types of civil relief. You are eligible to apply for a TRO if you were subject to...
Revenge Porn: What to Do If Somebody Puts Your Private Photos Online
Today, most people have easy access to camera phones. Camera phones allow people to take and send photos in an instant. Sadly, some people use this technology to hurt others by putting their intimate photos online without permission. This is called “revenge porn” or...
Immigration Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence
For many victims of domestic violence, asking for help is very difficult. This is especially true for immigrants. Victims without legal status sometimes think the police will not help them because they are undocumented. Victims may also be afraid that the police will...