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Assistance With Protective Orders - I-CAN! Virginia FAQ’s

Added Monday, February 10, 2014 by Office of the Executive Secretary

I-CAN! Virginia is a free online tool that helps a person complete the forms necessary to ask the court for a protective order. These frequently asked questions provide answers to questions regarding how the program works.  

Best Practice Tools and Resources for Coordinated Community Response Teams

Added Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Office of the Executive Secretary

An annotated list of best practice resources for coordinated community response teams. Resources include a wide range of resources such as a toolkit for newly created CCR teams, a blueprint with model policies for more advanced CCR teams, links to related webinars and trainings, and other helpful information and publications.

Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Resources for Communities

Added Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Office of the Executive Secretary

This reference list provides a compilation of reports, articles, websites and practical information for communities interested in addressing or learning more about the topic of children exposed to domestic violence and trauma-informed practices. Particular focus was placed on best or promising practices.

Federal Firearms Law: Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban

Added Monday, November 15, 2010 by Office of the Executive Secretary


An important Notice to Persons Convicted of Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence This  brochure was developed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of Executive Secretary.

I-CAN! Virginia, Virginia’s Online Forms Completion Program for Protective Orders Brochure

Added Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Office of the Executive Secretary

A 2012 brochure with frequently asked questions about I-CAN! Virginia, Virginia's online forms completion program for petitions for protective orders. Hard copies of this brochure, along with business cards (in English and Spanish) and posters can be obtained, free of charge, from the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Department of Judicial Planning at: 804-786-8902.