Intimate partner violence and protection order

Abstract

This paper has two purposes. In one hand, to demonstrate the easily perceptible flaws in law practice during the process that follow cases of intimate partner violence, either from current or former couples. And, on the other, to show an alternative path, able to add quality to the process and its expected results, with a special focus on the treatment of ruled protection orders. This alternative path will be illustrated by introducing the foundations of a management model centered in empowering victim protection and minimizing the risks of relapse, that is, of greater punishment for the suspect.