"Jordan says victims of domestic abuse are usually counseled to assess any threats against them and take appropriate steps to help protect themselves. 'Often the sorts of suggestions that we make to survivors are changing your locks and phone numbers, letting other people know about the situation,' Jordan said. It might be necessary for survivors of abuse to vary daily travel routes to work or to school. It could be wise for some survivors to go into a shelter or move from their homes. 'Today, we often use things like Facebook and Twitter and we tell people where we are and what we’re doing,' Jordan said. She said any domestic abuse survivor concerned about encountering an abuser should avoid detailing their own plans on social media."She also emphasized the role of protective orders within broader, comprehensive safety plans for survivors.-Dick Uliano, WTOP
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) provides comprehensive legal services to survivors of sexual violence, including intimate partner violence (IPV). For more information, please contact SALI at 301-565-2277 or toll-free at 877-496-7254. To read the full article, please click here. Other news outlets have also reported on this issue.“'It’s important to remember that protective orders are just one part of a larger safety plan for survivors,' said Lisae Jordan [...] Experts say protective orders, even temporary ones, are helpful in the vast majority of cases, but it’s also wise that victims of domestic violence have their own specially-tailored safety plans."
-Dick Uliano, WTOP
