When people accuse you of domestic violence, they may take out a restraining order. These orders, also known as injunctions of protection, have specific requirements that you have to follow. There are several different kinds of restraining orders. Dating violence...
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence and underlying substance use causation
Domestic violence is a priority prosecution crime for most court systems because it leaves many innocent family members in a state of vulnerability. Not only are spouses involved in most incidents, but children are also often caught in the middle when conditions are...
Do victims of domestic violence suffer from psychological issues?
Domestic violence takes many forms. Physical abuse might be the most well-recognized form of domestic violence, but mental cruelty also impacts victims. Florida residents may suffer from psychological problems after exposure to domestic violence in their families....
Men can be victims of domestic violence
Over the past several decades, a great deal of awareness has led the public to understand the seriousness of violence in the home. Not everyone, however, realizes that men can also be victims of domestic violence. Someone reviewing listings in Florida courts may find...
How to defend against claims of domestic abuse
Courts in Florida and throughout the country have to take allegations of domestic abuse seriously. If they don't, there is a chance that future victims won't have any method of holding their abusers accountable for their actions. Each year, it is estimated that...
Studies find that domestic violence rates vary by ethnic group
Individuals who are in situations of violence being perpetrated by an intimate partner are encouraged to seek help. Counselors and other professionals in this realm understand that each situation is different and requires its own exit strategy. Domestic violence is a...
Understanding domestic violence in Orlando, FL
While the term domestic violence isn't new, many Florida residents don't understand what domestic violence really means. Read on to learn what domestic violence is, the types of domestic violence, and what individuals should do if they have a domestic violence case....
Siblings and Situations Related to Domestic Violence
Sadly, incidents associated with domestic violence occur often in Florida. Law enforcement may respond to a neighbor's 911 call after the neighbor heard a violent argument escalate into physical violence. Upon arriving on the scene, the police offices may discover...
Mayweather fight shined light on Domestic Abuse Cases
Last night, Floyd Mayweather dominated Manny Pacquiao in the heavily anticipated super-fight. Before the fight, the story that dominated the news was Mayweather's history with domestic abuse. It shined a light on this nationwide epidemic and showed that no matter what...
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is a hot topic in the media due to professional athletes getting arrested for these charges without much consequence. Because of this unwanted attention prosecutors and Judges may react harshly and impose larger sentences for these...
