"Wonderful, horrible, wonderful, horrible..." Is this how you describe your relationship? Have you ever been stalked, manipulated, harassed, intimidated, or threatened for your safety by your mate or someone you're dating? Or has the one you love ever hit, slapped, kicked, or assaulted you with a weapon? Then this episode is for you. Attorney Jasmine Bhatt with the Denton County Friends of Family, a non-profit organization serving the needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Dallas, Texas, explains Protective Orders. She describes what a protective order includes, how to get one, under what circumstances you may be eligible, typical case scenarios, and more.
This is a must listen if you're living in fear for your safety because of your partner, especially if you have children. Is there someone you know who needs to hear the following information? ... What is a Protective Order? How do you get one? Is it completely confidential? What if something happened only one time? How much does it cost to get one? Where do I go? How long can I wait to get one if the abuse happened a while ago? What's included in a Protective Order? How is is enforced? If you live in the United States, there is help.