{"id":15,"date":"2022-06-21T11:22:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/breakthecycle.org\/policy-agenda\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T16:09:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:09:22","slug":"policy-agenda-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthecycle.org\/policy-agenda-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Young people experiencing abuse have different problems than adults. We work to change laws and policies, so every young person can leave an unhealthy or abusive relationship safely. Help us bring state and federal laws in line with the needs of young people.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Download\u00a0our advocacy toolkit\u00a0to start asking for policy change in your community, state, or nation!<\/p>\n

Protection Orders<\/h2>\n

Protection orders (sometimes called restraining orders) are one of the most effective legal tools to help someone escape an abusive relationship. However, in many states, protection orders are not available to young people experiencing abuse. Some laws only allow survivors to request a protection order if they are 18 years old or older. Other laws only allow certain people (like spouses, cohabitants, or people who have a child with their abuser) to request a protection order, leaving many young people abused by a dating partner unable to request protection. We work to change these laws to ensure that minors, as well as others in dating relationships, can file for protective orders when needed to keep them safe.<\/p>\n

Targeted Services<\/h2>\n