Clark County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a Vancouver defense attorney for allegedly forging documents related to a civil protection order against her client. Josephine Townsend is being ...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, legal mechanisms like protective orders and restraining orders play crucial roles in shielding individuals from harm. However, the differences ...

For Washingtonians trying to cut contact with their domestic abusers and stalkers, civil protection orders are often a necessary legal step. But the process of filing one can be tricky to navigate.

Every year across Australia, more than 100,000 people obtain a family violence protection order. For some victim-survivors, protection orders provide a much-needed safety net. They can help prevent ...