Thankfully, the U.S. seems to be trending in the right direction when it comes to domestic violence. The country has seen a pretty big drop in domestic violence over the past couple of decades; non-fatal domestic violence incidents have fallen 63 percent in America...
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Texas Legislature passes bill that would change protective order law
One of the legal mechanisms that Texas has in place for protecting individuals who have been the victim of family abuse is the protective order system. One of the legal actions individuals generally can take in the state after having been subjected to domestic...
Dallas County starting new program regarding domestic abusers and guns
There are many different things that can help protect family violence victims. One are restraining orders. When a Texan has been subjected to family violence, they may be able to receive a protective order from a court in the state against their abuser. Such...
Bill seeks to reduce red tape for funding domestic abuse services
As can be seen in a post we did late last month on domestic violence shelters in Dallas, there are concerns that there may not be sufficient services available for domestic abuse victims in the Dallas area. Such concerns though are not just limited to the Dallas...
Does Dallas need more domestic violence shelters?
One thing that is very important in the fight against domestic abuse is giving domestic violence victims opportunities to safely get away from their abuser. Domestic violence shelters can play a major role in helping with this important goal.Unfortunately, it appears...
This year, spring training will include domestic violence classes
Last year, domestic violence in professional sports started being a much-focused-on issue among the American public. This was in part triggered by some very high-profile domestic abuse cases arising that involved players in the National Football League.Another...
Financial literacy and dealing with the aftermath of family abuse
A person's life can suddenly be turned upside-down when domestic violence is committed against them. The time following an incident of such abuse can be a challenging and scary one. Thankfully, there are various things that can help victims of domestic violence with...
Can Texas restraining orders be modified?
When a restraining order is put in place in order to provide protection to a domestic violence victim, what specific protections the order gives to the victim depends on the terms in the order. Now, it is possible that a change of circumstances may make it so, after a...
TX county enlists hairstylists to help domestic abuse victims
There are many different sources of help out there for domestic violence victims. Domestic violence hotlines and shelters are a couple of examples of sources domestic abuse victims can turn to for help and support. Also, domestic violence victims may be able to...
What protections can a Texas protective order provide?
When a person has had domestic abuse committed against them, one thing that can be incredibly important is protecting them from further harm from the abuser. One mechanism that the legal system here in Texas has for providing such protection are protective orders....