For victims of domestic violence, a trial can be a daunting experience, causing fresh memories of abuse to rush back and cause emotional trauma to the victim all over again.

To ease the painful and emotionally exhausting process of coming face-to-face with your abuser, here are five domestic violence trial tips you should keep in mind:

After the hearing concludes, if you think the abuser is following you when you leave, do not hesitate to call for help. Err on the side of caution. If something feels “off” call the police immediately.

Related Resources:

  • Domestic Violence Victim Resources (FindLaw)
  • State Domestic Violence Laws (FindLaw)
  • How Do Domestic Violence Laws Protect Children? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • Domestic Violence: Getting a ‘Permanent’ Restraining Order (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)

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