Domestic Abuse Outreach Program

Restraining Order:

There are two options for placing a restraining order. You can go through:

lawyer
police station

You will have to give a written statement, and be willing to lay a charge. You will have to tell the police why you want or need a restraining order. Be prepared to go to court. If the abuser does not appear in court, there will be a warrant for his arrest.

If a judge issues you a restraining order, it will restrain the abuser from contacting you or your children.

Peace Bonds:

To apply for a Peace Bond, you must have a reason to believe that someone is a threat to you, your partner, your children, or your property.
You can apply for a Peace Bond through the court, and the abuser is notified of your application for a Peace Bond.
The victim presents in court why the abuser is a threat and the abuser may testify as well.
If the judge agrees that the victim is in danger the order is granted.

Did you know?

Many women, who are abused in their relationships, reach out for assistance several times, but receive inadequate or inappropriate responses from health, justice, religions, and social systems. Such responses may place women at a higher risk and give women a sense of helplessness or hopelessness in reaching out again for help. Keep trying. There is help out there!