Domestic Violence: I made it Out, Now What?

Domestic Violence Survivor Ribbon In hindsight, survivors of domestic violence might express that the hardest part of deciding to leave a violent intimate relationship was not the act of making the decision itself – it was figuring out what the next steps would be if they were successful in leaving. While in some cases, survivors […]

New North Carolina Statute Allows Lifetime No-Contact Order in Special Circumstances

Until October 1, 2015, North Carolina had only two statutes that allow the Civil District Court to enter restraining orders.  Our state is now adding a third statute that provides special protection for victims of sexual crimes.  An examination of each of the statutes shows why this new statute offers a unique, additional layer of […]