Article: . A restraining order may be filed to protect you and your children from an abuser or stalker. You should get a restraining order if your abuser has caused either physical or mental harm in the past or if they pose a possible threat in the future. There are many actions that can be considered threats. It is abuse if they threaten to or do inflict physical harm through attacks, strikes, or rough physical contact to you or your children. It is abuse if they commit sexual assault or molestation against you or your children. It is also a threat to you if they harass or stalk you or your children. The destruction of personal property is also considered a threat to you and your children's life. For example, a woman and her children are being bothered by the woman's previous boyfriend. One day he breaks into the woman's house or car window. When this happens, the woman can file for a restraining order on behalf of herself and her children. Even if the boyfriend still lives in the home, she can get a restraining order if he has acted violently toward her and her children. . Getting a restraining order is a fairly straightforward process, but legal documents are often tricky. Don't be afraid to consult an attorney for help with filing the order; this can ensure that it is done correctly the first time. An attorney can also guide you to include details relevant to your order that might make it more likely to be granted by the court. In addition to legal help, remember to rely on emotional support. Contact friends or family members to help you through this difficult time. Consider seeing a therapist or going to a support group for victims of abuse or stalking. If you have children, allow them to see a therapist, too. any time you feel that you are in danger. Before or after you get a restraining order, you should always call 911 if you feel that you or your children are in imminent danger. A restraining order can only protect you to a certain point, as having one does not guarantee that your abuser will respect the terms of the order. You safety is important and the restraining order can only help if the abuser follows it. If you believe that you or your children are in danger from the abuser, even with the restraining order in effect, call 911. Do not rely on the restraining order for complete protection. It is possible that your abuser will violate the order and cause you serious harm. Many victims of abuse hesitate to take legal action against abusers because they feel that they have brought the abuse upon themselves. Regardless of your own words and actions, abuse is not your fault. You deserve to live a happy life, free from threats and fear.
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Identify threats or abuse Ask for help Call 911 Remember that abuse is never your fault.
Article: Choose one pattern for each study session. The idea is that you will teach the student how to identify different patterns of spelling, and they will learn to spell based on these patterns. You might base this pattern on the endings of words. For example, create a list of words that ends only in "-ate" or "-ing." You can base this pattern on the first letter of the words. This is good for consonants that might change sound based on their spelling, such as "c" or "g." You can also use the vowels in the word. This is a good way to teach double vowels, such as "ai" or "oi." Do not tell the student what the pattern is. Ask them to find the similarities between all of the words on the list. Help them pronounce each word out loud so that they can hear how it sounds. Having each student say the words out loud can help. For example, they may notice that the c in "cat" is pronounced differently than the c in "chat." Ask them why that might be and then explain why to them. See if the student can identify the rules of spelling on their own. For example, they may notice that when "c" is followed by an "a," it is pronounced with a hard sound while a "c" followed by an "e" is always soft. If they don't get it on their own, it is OK to explain it to them. Choose a word that fits the pattern but wasn't on the original list. See if they can spell it now that they have learned the pattern. You may want to go through a few different words to test their skills. For example, if you taught "igh" as your pattern, you might ask them to spell "night," "eight," or "right."
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Create a list of words that all contain the same pattern. Get the student to identify patterns in the way that the words are spelled. Point out the differences in the way that the words are spelled. Ask the student if they can spell out a different word.
Article: To make a scarf that is nice and light for wearing during warmer weather, select a fabric that is lightweight and gauzy. For example, you could use a rayon challis, cotton voile, silk gauze, or cotton batiste fabric to make your scarf. Make sure that the fabric looks the same on both sides. Otherwise, you will have a scarf with one side printed and the other not printed, which may look a bit odd. Most gauzy, semi-transparent fabrics will look the same on both sides You can use 1.5 yards (1.4m) for a moderate length scarf, or use 2 yards (1.8m) for a long scarf. The width of the fabric will depend on how full you want it to be. Try wrapping the fabric around your neck a couple of times to see how it looks with the current width. If it seems too full, then you could cut off some of the excess to lighten it up. A serger is ideal for finishing the edges on a gauzy fabric. If you have a serger, set your machine to the rolled hem setting and serge along the edges of the scarf using a matching color thread. If you do not have a serger, then you could fold over the edges of your scarf fabric by about 0.5 inches (1.3cm) and then sew a zigzag stitch along the edges to secure them. Make sure to sew over the raw (cut) edges of the fabric to hide this area and prevent fraying.
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Choose a lightweight, gauzy fabric. Cut the fabric to the desired length and width. Finish the edges with a serger if you have one. Fold and sew the edges of your scarf if you don't have a serger.