DC Proposes Felony Charges For Protection Order Violations
DC Safe co-founder and executive director Otero announced the Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026 to enhance survivor rights. The proposed legislation seeks to treat repeat violations of protection orders as felonies. Otero, a survivor and child witness of domestic violence, stated the move is a crucial step toward saving lives. The amendment specifically targets cases where police believe a victim is facing domestic violence.
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“Otero, the co-founder and executive director of DC Safe, called the protections, including the move, to treat repeat violations of protection orders as felonies a crucial first step towards saving lives.”
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