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Protective Order Kit PDF
A protective order is a court order that can protect you from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. You can use this kit yourself to ask a court for a protective order. The kit contains information, step-by-step instructions, and court forms that you can use on your own. Please note that these form can be filled out on screen and printed out with your information. The forms will not save your information. If you start to fill out the forms and are unable to finish, you will have to fill them out again. If you need more help, please contact the Family Violence Legal Line: 800-374-HOPE (4673). Or to find a legal aid program, click here. You can also ask your local district or county attorney’s office for help. PLEASE BE CAREFUL: anyone who uses your computer can see what websites and pages you have visited. You cannot completely clear it. If you think this may happen, please use a safer computer, call your local shelter, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY: 800-787-3224. These court forms have been approved by the Supreme Court of Texas. This means that you can file these forms in any county in Texas. Special thanks to the Texas Bar Foundation for providing a grant for this kit. Content Detail
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- Supreme Court Protective Order Taskforce
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Domestic Violence and Battered Immigrant Women
How does domestic violence affect battered immigrant women? Read More
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?
Domestic violence and its impact on children Read More
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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Marital Rape
What Is Marital Rape? Can a husband rape his wife? Read More
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Link to NDVH. Content Detail
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NEW: Interactive Protective Order Kit
Use an interactive interview to generate numerous documents to apply for a Protective Order: Instructions and Help, Application for Protective Order, Affidavit, Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order, Protective Order, and Respondent Information sheet. Content Detail
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- Texas Legal Services Center
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Battered Immigrant Women
Hotline numbers, questions and answers, and other information specifically for battered immigrant women from a variety of backgrounds. Content Detail
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- Futures without Violence
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Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking word
Purpose of Form: The Violence Against Women and Justice Department Reauthorization Act of 2005 protects qualified tenants and family members of tenants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking (collectively ?domestic violence?) from being evicted or terminated from housing assistance based on acts of such violence against them. Content Detail
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- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Family Violence Centers and Organizations
List of family violence centers and organizations that provide shelter, support services, as well as special services. Content Detail
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault
This website provides information and resources for victims of sexual assault. Content Detail
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- Sexual Assault Legal Services and Assistance
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Personal Safety Planning PDF
Information about creating a personal safety plan for victims of domestic violence. Content Detail
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy Manual
A manual for advocates who deal with sexual assault issues, but also contains useful general information on sexual assault issues. Content Detail
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- Texas Association Against Legal Assault
