Relationship Abuse, Sexual Abuse & Stalking
Getting Legal Protection From Abuse Video Series
Video 1: What is a Protection Order and How It Can Be a Part of Your Safety Plan
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Video 2: How to File for a Civil Protection Order
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Video 3: Getting Legal Assistance and Accommodations
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Video 4: Requesting Relief and Remedies
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Video 5: How to Prepare for Your Full Hearing
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Video 6: How to Present a Case
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Video 7: Enforcing Your CPO
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Civil Protection Orders: Protecting Against Domestic Violence
Forms & Instructions
If you are unable to find an attorney to help you, you have the right to file for a civil protection order on your own. The link below will take you to another website – where you can get help in creating a petition for a domestic violence Civil Protection Order. This program will ask you questions about your need for protection from domestic violence. The information and documents you receive are based upon what you provide.
NOTE: The program does not provide legal advice or individual legal help from an attorney. It will help you prepare your own petition for a Civil Protection Order that you can file without an attorney.