Ensuring Your Safety

If you are concerned about your safety, we urge you to request support. Resources are readily available to help you with safety planning, obtaining a Protection from Abuse order, or reporting to law enforcement if you wish to do so. In addition to these options, Auburn University offers a no-contact directive that can be requested through the Title IX Office. A no-contact directive prohibits any verbal, physical, or written contact between you and another person for a definite or indefinite period, without requiring you to file a formal complaint.

If you need additional protection from domestic or dating violence, you may consider obtaining a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order, which is a court order that can provide legal protection against abusive behavior. In Alabama, victims of domestic violence by a current or former spouse, dating partner, or family member are eligible to apply for a PFA order. To initiate the process, you can go to the Lee County Courthouse, file a petition with the circuit clerk, and provide information about yourself, the abuser, and the type of abuse or harassment you have experienced. A PFA order can prohibit the abuser from contacting or coming near you, order the abuser to stay away from your home, regardless of who owns the home, and grant you temporary custody of any children you have with the abuser. Violating a PFA order may result in fines and/or jail time. If you obtain a Protection from Abuse or other court-ordered restraining order, please provide Campus Safety with a copy. They will ensure Auburn Police and the Title IX Office are aware. Auburn Police will uphold such lawfully issued orders and enforce them. It is essential to prioritize your safety and protect yourself from harm. The resources listed on this page can assist you with safety planning.

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