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Welcome to the Domestic Violence Resource Center!
Welcome to the Ohio State Legal Services Association's web site on domestic violence resources. This site provides information on domestic violence and stalking, including information on the law and community resources available to help you stay safe and complete the court papers necessary to get legal protection.
Alert!
See the links below for late breaking news and legislative developments on domestic violence issues.| | | 1. | Private Housing Complex Settles Sex Discrimination Suit Filed by Evicted DV Victims | May 09, 2008 | | | | 2. | When Strains on Military Families Turn Deadly | May 09, 2008 | | | | 3. | N.Y. Pioneers Tougher Approach to Batterers | May 09, 2008 | | | | 4. | ODVN June 2008 Legal Advocacy Caucuses (on Crime Victim Compensation) | May 09, 2008 | | | | 5. | Job Opening for Communications Specialist at NNEDV | May 09, 2008 | | | | 6. | 5/11/08 deadline: June 5-6 National Institute on the Integration of Interpreters in Civil Representation of Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking | May 09, 2008 | | | | 7. | Job Opening for DV Crisis Response Services Director in Orange County, North Carolina | May 09, 2008 | | | | 8. | Franklin County Sheriff's Office Liable for $2.725 Million in Death of DV Victim | Apr 28, 2008 | | | | 9. | May 12, 2008 -- Human Trafficking Training | Apr 28, 2008 | | | | 10. | May 15, 2008: Women Coming Together: Bridging Cultures, Communities and Health | Apr 28, 2008 | | | | 11. | DV Murder Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Franklin County for 911 Negligence | Apr 28, 2008 | | | | 12. | Job Opening for Children's Advocacy Coordinator at Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | Apr 28, 2008 |
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We encourage you to visit this site frequently for updates on information concerning domestic violence in the state of Ohio. Any feedback you can give us on the usefulness of this site would also be greatly appreciated.
Getting Protection Orders
This site features a system that will enable the user to prepare domestic violence civil protection and stalking order forms online. This system is password protected and designed only for use with the assistance of a victim advocate or attorney at your local domestic violence shelter or legal aid agency. |
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As a victim of domestic violence or stalking, you have the right to get a protection order from the court demanding that the person harassing or abusing you stop doing so or be punished by the Court. These are the different types of protection orders you can get:
A temporary protection order. This order can only be issued when criminal charges for domestic violence or stalking are filed against the person abusing or harassing you. This order will only last while the criminal case is before the Court. To find out more information on how to get a temporary protection order, contact the prosecutor's office for your city.
A civil protection order. This order can be issued at any time (even when criminal charges have not been filed), can last up to five years, and is used when the abusive person is a member of your family or living with you. If this is what you want, click here.
A stalking protection order. This order can also be issued at any time and can be used when the person harassing or abusing you is a total stranger. If this what you want, click here.
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