Protection Order Options
- Emergency Protection Order (EPO): Available 24/7, can be obtained quickly
- Queen's Bench Protection Order: Longer-term protection through civil court
- Restraining Order: Criminal court order as condition of release
- No Contact Order: Condition of bail or probation
What EPOs Can Include
- No contact with victim and children
- Removal from family home
- Temporary custody of children
- Police assistance to remove belongings
- Possession of vehicles and essential items
Safety Planning
Work with professionals to create a safety plan including safe places to go, important documents to gather, and steps if violence escalates.