Asking for a restraining order during the COVID pandemic
Channel: MassLegalHelp
Date: 2020-05-12

If you are isolated in your home with someone who is hurting you physically, emotionally, or sexually, help is available. 

Sexual and domestic violence is never your fault, and you are not alone. 

Massachusetts courts are still issuing restraining orders for survivors of sexual and domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis.

You can call the SafeLink 24-hour statewide hotline at 877-785-2020 to talk to an advocate about safety plans, applying for a restraining order, local resources and more.

Or, find a sexual or domestic violence advocate in your area on the Jane Doe website at  janedoe.org/find_help.

Call 911 if you are in danger.

Learn more at www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-violence/covid-19/209A-258E.

Produced by the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and the support of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission.  Thanks to Georgia Legal Aid for allowing us to modify their video.