The use of temporary restraining orders (TROs) as a strategy to address intimate partner violence

One of the most prominent interventions developed to protect victims in domestic abuse cases is the temporary restraining order or "TRO," the purpose of which is to restrain an alleged defendant from further harassment or abuse against a plaintiff. This report analyzes 397 restraining orde...

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Published in:	Violence and victims Vol. 19; no. 3; p. 343
Main Authors:	Kanuha, Valli Kalei, Ross, Martha L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-2004
Subjects:	Adult Crime - legislation & jurisprudence Crime - prevention & control Female Humans Male Public Policy Sexual Partners - psychology Social Control Policies - legislation & jurisprudence Spouse Abuse - prevention & control Spouse Abuse - psychology Spouse Abuse - statistics & numerical data Teaching - methods Time Factors United States United States
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Summary:	One of the most prominent interventions developed to protect victims in domestic abuse cases is the temporary restraining order or "TRO," the purpose of which is to restrain an alleged defendant from further harassment or abuse against a plaintiff. This report analyzes 397 restraining order petitions, and subsequent arrest and conviction data for TRO defendants from 1996 to 1998. Findings confirm that TRO petitioners report many types of abuse and while half of TRO defendants do not re-offend, a small percent of defendants are responsible for multiple police reports, arrests, and criminal violations. Outcome data are discussed for program and policy implications.
ISSN:	0886-6708
DOI:	10.1891/vivi.19.3.343.65766