Anyone who has been part of a contentious relationship in Mount Holly knows how difficult it can be psychologically to suffer abuse at the hands of a partner. However, when most people think of domestic violence, they imagine a woman's abuse at the hands of a male...
Domestic Violence
New assessment tool aimed at stopping repeat violent offenders
When a partner turns violent in Mount Holly, it can be difficult to know what to do. While, unfortunately, many incidences of domestic violence go unreported, some people do turn to the authorities to intercede when a spouse becomes physical. However, even when faced...
Temporary restraining orders versus permanent protective orders
In cases of domestic violence, people in New Jersey have several options to achieve a level of protection from their abusers. Temporary restraining orders and permanent protective orders can be helpful tools in achieving separation from an abusive partner, but both do...
Some New Jersey towns report high rates of domestic violence
While some victims of domestic violence in New Jersey choose not to report their abuse, many others do choose to alert the authorities. When the police become involved, a formal record is created. The numbers are in for 2015 and it appears as though, geographically...
What you should know about domestic violence
Leaving an abusive relationship in Mount Holly may involve considerations that go beyond the emotional trauma you have suffered as a result of the mistreatment. At , we understand the challenges that victims of domestic violence face, and...
Victims of domestic violence do not fit a certain mold
Dealing with domestic violence in Mount Holly is never easy. Sometimes taking legal action against an abusive partner becomes necessary. Even after the abuse ends, victims are often left dealing with the psychological effects and wondering if they are somehow to...
Domestic violence spikes over the holidays: fact or fiction?
You may hear or read stories in Mount Holly this time of year about how incidences of domestic violence increase greatly during the holiday season. On the surface, such a claim would seem to make a lot of sense. Holidays can be very stressful and many people are under...
Four Things You Should Know About Protective Orders In New Jersey
If you're escaping an abusive marriage, you may want to protect yourself by filing a protective order against your spouse. This limits the amount and type of contact the abusive spouse can have with you. Of course, the devil is in the details: Make sure you understand...
Kicker’s release shines light on domestic violence in the NFL
Many people in New Jersey are victims of domestic violence, and they are far from alone. More than 10 million people are harmed by an intimate partner each year, reports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and some offenders display a repeated pattern of...
