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It is important that you take an accusation of domestic violence seriously. The false accuser may use a restraining order as “proof” that you are an abusive individual in a subsequent child custody hearing. Or the accuser may be trying to harass or “teach you a lesson.” Your legal defense strategy will depend on many [...]

A restraining order is the most commonly used legal tactic to make a false allegation of domestic violence. If you have reason to believe your partner is about to make a false accusation, it is critical that you act quickly to protect your children, your reputation, your assets, and even your career: Get legal advice […]

Approximately two million Americans experience intimate partner violence each year(1). These persons need counseling services, legal assistance, shelter resources, and protection by the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, each year 2-3 million restraining orders are issued in the United States (2), of which as many as 80% are unnecessary or false (3). As Elaine Epstein, former […]

How to Survive a False Allegation Before the Accusation: Why should persons be concerned about false allegations of domestic violence? What are the warning signs of an impending false allegation? What should I do if I think my partner is going to make a false accusation? If a Restraining Order is Served on You: What […]

Overview Are you caught in an abusive relationship? Recovering from a violent encounter? We are men and women; straight, lesbian, gay, or bisexual; young and old. SAVE is working to assure that all victims of intimate partner violence get help. 1. Connect: Facebook 2. How to Escape the Abuse and Begin to Heal: Escaping the Abuse Healing […]

Policy and Legislative SAVE’s supports advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels. The Domestic Violence Legislative Project — DVLP — is a network of advocates seeking to support all victims, stop false allegations, and counter abuse misinformation. To learn more about the DVLP, email info-at-saveservices.org. 1. Issue Summaries: General Issues Federal Policies Mandatory Arrest International 2. Legislation: Model Language Summaries [...]

Stop Harmful Mandatory Arrest Laws DV Mandatory Arrest Laws Are Harmful: Each year the federal government spends $30 million to implement mandatory arrest policies.* These policies: Place victims at greater risk of violence – every year, about 600 Americans are killed as a result of mandatory arrest policies (1) Silence the many victims who want their abusers to get treatment, not a police record […]

Abuse Hysteria in Maine UPDATE: As a result of SAVE’s Grievance Complaint, the Board of Overseers of the Bar investigated and issued an 18-page Disciplinary Petition on April 6, 2012, concluding that ADA Mary Kellett “has acted in a manner unworthy of an attorney” for violating nine rules governing the conduct of attorneys. The Petition recommended that Kellett “should receive such appropriate disciplinary action as […]