Which of the following is eligible for an order of protection?

• A. Domestic Abuse Victims
• B. Stalking Victims
• C. Sexual Assault Victim
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Orders of protection are civil safeguards designed to shield victims from ongoing harm or threats, across different situations. In Tennessee, victims of domestic abuse, victims of stalking, and victims of sexual assault each have pathways to obtain protection when there is a real fear of harm from the offender. Because these categories are all covered, any of them can seek an order to restrain the abuser and keep them away, making all of the above eligible. So the best answer is all of the above. In practice, an order of protection typically restricts the abuser from contacting the victim, requires them to stay away from the victim’s home or workplace, and may include additional safety provisions as appropriate.