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The Verizon Foundation is the proud sponsor of the Family Justice Center Institute. One of the many goals of the Family Justice Center Institute is assist professionals working at Family Justice Centers by increasing their access to promising practices, technical assistance, and training. Under the leadership of the Family Justice Center Alliance, the Institute provides a virtual classroom for survivors and professionals by featuring monthly webinars and webcasts on key topics, resource materials, and an annual international conference. The FJC Institute also has a national advisory board which helps identify and prioritize strategic directions and focus areas for the Institute and the Alliance.
The FJC Institute webinars, webcasts, and materials are available through a password protected Resource Library available on this website. To access these resources, you must become a member of the Family Justice Center Alliance. Membership is free. |
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Do I qualify for a TRO? In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories: 1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be: q Spouse or former spouse q Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner) q Have or had a dating relationship q Have a child in common Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.
2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts: q Recent physical violence q Recent threats of physical violence q Harassment q Recent sexual assault or molestation q Stalking q Severe verbal abuse
3. The Legal Network will assist you in identifying corroborating evidence. Examples of evidence are as follows: q Photos of injuries or damaged property q Medical records q Police reports q Reports from Child Welfare Services q Voicemail or Text Messages (excessive or threatening) q Declarations from Witnesses (must be signed under penalty of perjury) q Prior TRO or restraining order Violations
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