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The Realities of Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit Fact Sheet

Prevalence rates of intimate partner violence remain alarmingly high, putting countless survivors at risk every day. Research highlights the protective power of legal measures like protection orders in safeguarding survivors from further harm. Protection orders are crucial for establishing clear boundaries that legally prevent abusers from engaging in threatening behaviors, offering a lifeline for those in dangerous situations.

The Realities of Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit

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