Ending Domestic Violence

Anytime people have become victims of domestic violence, whether physical, emotional or sexual, they should take the following steps to protect themselves:

1.  Call 911 or the police.  It is important that people report instances of domestic abuse to law enforcement and also make sure that police reports are filed.

2.  Get medical help.  People who have suffered injuries as a result of domestic violence should always seek treatment for their wounds.

3.  Seek safety.  Instead of remaining in a house with an abusive individual, a victim should stay with a close family member or friend. 

4.  Speak with a family lawyer and get a restraining order.  One of the best things people can do when they have been subjected to abuse from an intimate partner or family member is to get help from a lawyer that can secure a restraining order.  This will keep abusers from contacting or harassing victims.

People who have been abused in domestic environments should retain the services of a Riverside family law attorney.  Contact the Law Office of Michael R. Young if you have been a victim of domestic abuse and would like to obtain a restraining order in Riverside.