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Lawsuits are not therapeutic and do not replace therapy, healing
or obtaining closure. Talk to your professional. If your professional
determines that bringing a suit would be therapeutic for you, explore
some of the resources on line and in book stores that explain the
litigation process.
Testifying in Court
Testifying in court can seem daunting and/or frightening. Knowing
the ins and outs of the process will help you feel more at ease.
Finding a Shelter
For some domestic violence survivors the only way to escape the
abuse is to 'disappear.' Shelters provide a safe place until you
can find housing, a job, etc.
Obtaining an Order
of Protection
An Order For Protection (OFP) is a court order that will help to
protect you from domestic violence. An Order For Protection tells
the abuser to stop harming or threatening you. An OFP carries the
weight of arrest if the order is violated.
What happens during
a child abuse investigation?
Although procedure and effectiveness varies in each location, protection
of children is a state, county and community responsibility, which
involves prevention, detection and rehabilitative efforts.
Guidelines
on Testifying in Court
The National Clearing House on Child Abuse and Neglect has an excellent
list of guidelines on testifying in court.
Sixteen
Steps on Testifying in Court
Another excellent source for testifying in court.
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