Abstract:
This report describes and evaluates the effectiveness of protective orders and their enforcement in Texas. It reviews some of the different protective orders that exist, describes the qualification process, and examines the enforcement of protective orders, particularly in light of the changes pushed by the Violence Against Women Act. Lastly, it looks at the effectiveness of protective orders in reducing violence, taking into account the frequent violation of these orders, and makes recommendations for the improvement of protective order policies and procedures in Texas. (CVRL Abstract)