2.

Learn the case number on it by heart.( this makes it easier to get another copy from the court if you lose it.

3.

CALL THE POLICE IF YOUR ABUSER EVEN TRIES TO CONTACT YOU.

4.

Do not wait for your abuser to hurt you. The abuser may be disobeying the Order Of Protection if he or she:

calls you

comes around you

follows you

or has someone else follow you.

5.

Can't tell if your abuser has disobeyed the Order Of Potection? Then call the Domestic Violence Division.

When you caal the police, write down the name of the person you talk to.

Take these steps while waiting for the police to come.

You might need to lock yourself in a room or go to a neighbors house.

When the police come, get the Officers name and badge number and the police report number.

Show the police your Order Of Protection or tell them the case number.

If the abuser has disobeyed the Order Of Protection, the police can make an arrest on the spot.

WARNING THE ABUSER MAY GET OUT OF JAIL

After the arrest the abuser can make bond and get out of jail, this means you must plan how to stay safe until the hearing.

6.

GO TO THE HEARING

At the hearing the judge will decide if the abuser has diobeyed the Order Of Protection, It is important for you to go to the hearing.

You can call the Disrict Attorney's Office to find out more about the hearing.

7.

CONTACT OTHERS WHO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.

Call the Parole or Probation officer if your abuser is on probation. The officer needs to know if the abuser disobeys the Order Of Protection.

8.

Call the treatment program if the abuser was ordered to go to one. They need to know if he or she threathens or attacks you again.

Tell family, friends, teachers, and neighbors that you have an Order Of Protection.

Give a copy of the signed Order Of Protection to your child's babysitter, day care, and school.

Give a picture of your abuser and his or her's car to your neighbors. Also give it to security guards and co-workers at your job.

Ask them to call the police if they see your abuser nearby.

Keep a copy of your Order Of Protection at work. Give a copy of the order to your supervisor and to the personal department.

9.

Take pictures of your injuries and of damages to your home and property.

Keep a written record of all contacts with your doctor.

Are you unsure how to stay safe? then call The Domestic Violence Division.