The Legal System 101

The MIA Institute

The MIA Institute was developed and created by the Miami Inclusion Alliance.

The mission of the Miami Inclusion Alliance (MIA) is to learn about the intersection of disability and domestic violence and/or sexual assault in order to promote a culture of inclusion within and between all collaborating agencies.

This Collaboration will implement the necessary changes so that persons with disabilities who are affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault have access to services.

The four collaborating agencies are MUJER, CVAC, Dade Legal Aid and Disability Independence Group Inc.

Our vision is that every agency that serves victims/survivors is accessible, and safe, and promotes dignity and respect.

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* 1. Today's Date

Date

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* 2. Contact Information

Name

Company

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 3. A court issued protection order for a victim of domestic abuse may prohibit the respondent from contacting the victim, being near the victim, and being near the victim’s vehicle.

True

False

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* 4. Where can you file for an order of protection?

The county where you live permanently or temporarily

The county where the abuser lives

The county where the violence happened

All of the above

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* 5. Who can file for a protection order?

Former spouses

Friends who do not live together

Individuals who do not know each other

All of the above

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* 6. Under Florida law you can ask that your address remain confidential when applying for a temporary protection order.

True

False

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* 7. Approximately how long does a temporary order of protection last?

1 day

15 days

Forever

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* 8. The basics of safety planning include being aware of your surroundings, keeping a copy of the protection order with you at all times, and calling the police immediately if the Respondent is near you.

True

False

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* 9. To prepare for their final hearing for a protection order, it is important for the victim to:

Bring a witness or witnesses

Know the date, time, and location of the hearing

Bring evidence

All of the above

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* 10. The final hearing may result in:

A permanent protection order

The extension of the temporary protection order

The dismissal of the entire case

Any of the above

This survey is hosted by the Disability Independence Group. If you have any questions please contact Deborah Dietz at debbie@justdigit.org or call us at 305-669-2822.

This project was supported by Grant No. 2020-FW-AX-K006 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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