This Information Guide and Checklist suggests topics for advocates to discuss with victims in preparing to file a tribal protection order. This resource is particularly focused on drafting a tribal protection order in cases involving non-members. The checklist is not jurisdiction specific, so advocates should consult local rules, statutes and procedures in applicable jurisdictions and consult with […]
The Civil Law Manual: Protection Orders and Family Law Cases, 4th Edition
The Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence presents The Civil Law Manual: Protection Orders and Family Law Cases, 4th Edition. This long-awaited update of the popular resource manual is designed to guide the victim’s attorney through the process of representing domestic violence victims in either protection order or family law cases. The Fourth Edition includes updated […]
Emerging Strategies in Tribal-State Collaboration: Barriers and Solutions to Enforcing Tribal Protection Orders Meeting Report
Emerging Strategies in Tribal-State Collaboration: Barriers and Solutions to Enforcing Tribal Protection Orders Meeting Report (2019) Tribally issued protection orders are a crucial means of providing safety and justice in Indian country, particularly given the extremely high rates of violence against Native women. However, for protection orders to be an effective means of providing safety, […]