Helpful websites and handouts: Animal Legal & Historical Center: http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ovusdomesticviolencelaws.htm DV Civil Protection Orders by State: http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/domviol/pdfs/dv_cpo_chart.authcheckda
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Helpful websites and handouts: Animal Legal & Historical Center: http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ovusdomesticviolencelaws.htm DV Civil Protection Orders by State: http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/domviol/pdfs/dv_cpo_chart.authcheckdam.pdf For the purposes of this discussion topic please complete the following and respond to at least 2 of your classmates’ posts. Please use proper in-text citations and references to support your statements. State Laws Name of State: What is an order of protection? In your state, who qualifies for an order of protection? Are same-sex couples addressed in the statute? Be specific Are dating couples addressed in the statute? Be specific What, if any, types of support are available through the order? Does your state have legislation that allows pets to be included in dv protection orders? If yes, please explain In general, do you think protective orders may be helpful? What problems do you think survivors may have in obtaining and/or using a protective order? Resources for Survivors Name of Agency (that provides protection orders in your community) Address Phone URL Services Provided (Name of city) Police Department Address Phone URL Services Provided National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone URL
