a survivor of abuse or crime (domestic violence, trafficking, sexual assault, gun violence)
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Explains steps to get an Order of Protection, sometimes called a restraining order. Includes filling out forms and going to court.
How-To
Explains who is eligible to ask for an Order of Protection. Also includes what they can ask a judge to include in it. This is also called a "restraining order."
Guide
Steps to protecting yourself from assault with a court order in Illinois.
How-To
Explains what a Stalking No Contact Order (SNCO) is. Defines "stalking" and explains how an SNCO can help a victim.
Guide
Steps to get a court order in Illinois to protect yourself from a stalker.
How-To
Learn more about choosing where and how to file your Order of Protection.
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Explains what an Order of Protection is and how it may be used to have someone stop harassing or contacting you.
Guide
Explains how to get legal protection as a victim of sexual assault and how to enforce or modify the order.
Guide
Steps to enforce an Order of Protection from filing the necessary documents to notifying the abuser.
How-To
Information on visas to protect victims of crimes that happened in the United States.
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Explains how to get legal protection for an employee if they are at risk of violence at home or work.
Guide
A program to help you request time off of work to deal with problems caused by domestic violence or sexual violence under Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA).
Easy Form
Explains the different forms of domestic violence and who can be affected by it.
Guide
Describes cyberstalking, the criminal penalties, and how victims can protect themselves and access help.
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This is a plan for increasing your safety and preparing you in advance for violence that may happen in the future. Made for immigrants.
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Steps involved to cancel your removal from the U.S. based on the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA").
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