The restraining order system is "riddled with barriers and drop-out points," and can be very difficult to navigate, according to victims of domestic violence and advocates interviewed by The Times, ...
Violence can result in physical injuries as well as lasting concerns about personal safety. The U.S. violent victimization rate was 23.3 incidents per 1,000 people.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Najeebah Al-Ghadban / For The Times) A restraining order can be a lifeline for a scared mother with a violent husband or someone ...