An order of protection is issued by the court to limit the behavior of someone who harms or threatens to harm another person. It is used to address various types of safety issues, including, but not limited to situations involving domestic violence. Family Courts, criminal courts, and Supreme Courts can all issue orders of protection. For information and hotline numbers for addressing situations involving domestic violence.
An order of protection may direct the offending person not to injure, threaten or harass you, your family, or any other person(s) listed in the order. It may include, but is not limited to, directing him/her to:
- stay away from you and your children
- move out of your home
- follow custody orders
- pay child support
- not have a gun
Where can I get more help?
A person in a dangerous emergency situation requiring immediate intervention should call 911 for assistance.
For additional court information, consult CourtHelp or the Court/HelpCenters.
You can call any of these numbers – day or night. The hotline operators can answer your specific questions and direct you to further resources.
- NYC Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
212-714-1141 (24-hour English and Spanish Hotline) - NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline Numbers:
English: 1-800-942-6906
TTY: 1-800-818-0656
Spanish: 1-800-942-6908
TTY: 1-800-780-7660
In NYC: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) or dial 311
TTY: 1-866-604-5350
For further help and information regarding what to do in a situation of domestic violence:
- go to the Help page of the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
- NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CADV) (maintains list of available resources by county)
- National Office on Violence Against Women
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