Protection Order Guide

Futures without Violence created a workplace Protection Guide. A Protection Order may impact a workplace by barring an alleged perpetrator of violence from a work site or requiring two co-workers to stay away from each other.

It contains helpful information for employers and advocates who want to understand how protection orders can impact their workplace.

We found this section useful for survivors and employers. It helps explain the process of getting a protection order and how long it might take:

How much time away from work would an employee need to obtain a Protection Order?

To obtain and enforce a Protection Order, a person experiencing violence or threats (known as the Petitioner) must complete the following general steps, which may vary by jurisdiction:

Complete intake forms, file an initial petition and then wait to see a judge. In many cases, this first step can take a full day to complete.

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