An Analysis of State Laws Regarding First-Time Violations of Protective Orders for Intimate Partner Violence
Criminal Justice Policy Review
Published online on January 20, 2026
Abstract
Criminal Justice Policy Review, Volume 37, Issue 2, Page 129-149, June 2026.
Protective orders (POs) are a primary legal mechanism to safeguard victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and reduce the risk of subsequent violence. Although POs have demonstrated effectiveness, scholarly attention to the legal consequences of PO ...
Protective orders (POs) are a primary legal mechanism to safeguard victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and reduce the risk of subsequent violence. Although POs have demonstrated effectiveness, scholarly attention to the legal consequences of PO ...