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Civil Protection Orders

The use of civil protection orders in stalking cases, including their enforcement and effectiveness.

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Jan 13, 2026

How should mental health professionals balance patient safety, autonomy, and potential legal reporting when harassment is suspected?

When harassment is suspected, mental health professionals must navigate legal duties that sometimes supersede patient confidentiality, clinical ethics that prioritize autonomy, and institutional respo...

Jan 8, 2026

What protections exist for alleged victims when a suspected stalker claims influence from a fraternal order?

When a suspected stalker invokes influence from a fraternal order, alleged victims retain the same statutory and civil protections available in stalking cases generally: criminal prosecution under sta...