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Drafting an Enforceable Tribal Protection Order Involving a Non-member


The following general information guide and checklist suggest topics/issues for Tribal victim advocates to discuss with each victim regarding preparing to file a Tribal protection order and drafting an enforceable Tribal protection order in cases involving non-members. The Guide and Checklist is also a useful tool for Tribal victim advocates to be mindful of the importance of drafting protection orders to be enforceable in any jurisdiction according to 18 U.S.C. §2265. A short glossary of terms is provided at the end of the Guide.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GK-05133 MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/presentation/exhibit are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the departments and do not in any way constitute an endorsement by the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Drafting an Enforceable Tribal Protection Order Involving a Non-member

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