SAFETY

 1. Keep your protection order with you at all times.
2. Call 911 right away if your partner/former partner violates the order of protection.
3. Think of alternative ways to keep safe if the police do not respond right away.
4. Inform your family, friends, employer, and neighbors that you have an Order of Protection in effect.
5. If you leave the state in which the order was granted, be sure to keep the certified copy with you to show other courthouse and or law enforcement officers.

Sanders County Coalition for Families (SCCFF), 303 E. Main St, Lower Level, Thompson Falls or
Sanders County Justice Court, Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls
How much does it cost?
It's FREE.
How can SCCFF Help?
SCCFF can assist you with filling out the paperwork to apply for an order of protection.
SCCFF can provide support throughout the entire court process and accompany you to your hearings.
SCCFF can explain how the court system works and provide you with answers to your questions.
SCCFF can provide crisis counseling, emotional support, guidance and information on community services available to help you cope with the impacts of the incident.
SCCFF can inform you about the Crime Victims Compensation Program and help you complete those forms.