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Pursuing Orders of Protection: PDVA and VASPA
June 20, 2025 | by Alissa Hascup, Kristi TerranovaSince 1991, a victim who is, or was, in a dating or family relationship with their offender, can apply for an order of protection under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) even if the offender is not convicted of a crime. In 2016, the New Jersey Legislature enacted the […]