Domestic Violence

Getting help and/or getting out may mean getting a protective order.

There is no cost to obtain one.

To Qualify: Be at least 16 yrs of age, and ...

• Have resided in the same residence together, or
• Have been married to or had a child together, or
• Are related by blood or marriage

Protection may include:

• Restrained from committing abuse or domestic violence against you and your family members
• No contact directly, indirectly, or by telephone
• Stay away from home, work, school, daycare, etc.
• Temporary custody of children, residence, automobile, personal property, etc.
• Visitation schedule for children with third party or curbside pick up and/or drop off
• Temporary child support

Domestic Violence Victims Have Rights Too!

• Right to seek safe shelter
• Right to be informed of court hearings
• Right to obtain a copy of police report at no cost
• Right to seek counseling

Characteristics of Abusive Behavior

• Jealousy, Possessive, Controlling, Isolation
• Unrealistic expectations
• Blames other for problems - its always your fault if he/she hits you
• Threatens to kill you, self, kids, pets
• Throws things, Abusive to past partner
• Finds forceful sex exciting, Easily insulted, Criticizes
• Degrades, Humiliates, Curses, Calls you names
• Cruel to children and/or animals
• Rigid sex role expectations
• Won't give you money
• Doesn't allow you to make decisions
• Controls who your friends are and where you can go

See Utah Code Annotated 77-38-1 et.seq. for a complete copy of the Victims' Bill of Rights.