Posts Tagged ‘temporary protective orders’
New Ground in Gun Control Issues
There has been a lot of press recently concerning laws on firearms possession by Domestic Violence offenders. The coverage has been seemingly prompted by the State of Washington enacting a law which requires offenders under protective orders surrender their firearms to the authorities. This concept, within the movement to end violence against women, certainly isn’t…
Read MoreA Survivor’s Story: Anonymous
The following post is excerpted from a letter written by a CFVC client, who graciously allowed us to share her story of survival from abuse and services received from CFVC: I am a survivor of Domestic Violence. I spent [many] years living in an unsafe and unpredictable environment. I lived in constant fear of my…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Outreach
Our agency provides outreach materials to local Law Enforcement agencies to provide to victims of Intimate Partner Violence on-scene. We have found this to be an effective method of reaching more victims, and informing them of our supportive services. Today, we provided zipper pouches full of materials to the Holly Springs Police Department for use…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Law Under Scrutiny
CFVC’s Executive Director Meg Rogers along with Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jay Baker are featured along with other professionals in WSB’s recent coverage of issues of firearms removal from Domestic Violence Offenders.
Read More