Protective Order

Research your state’s law, or a state in which you are familiar, on protective orders and identify who is covered and who is not.

Draft a 350- to 700-word position statement to a state legislator, recommending improvements to the law and articulate solid arguments to support your recommendations based on best practice and victim rights and protection.

• In general, is the person identified in the order is under correctional supervision? Would that change your recommendations for improving the law?

Include a discussion of duration or scope of coverage.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Include at least three scholarly references.