This article explains from a victim's perspective that it is not only human family members that are at risk during domestic violence situations. That information is certainly not new, however reading on presents a doable and in my view recommended approach which I had been unaware of up to this point.

Unfortunately,a restraining order is only as good as those who are called to enforce it. However, the step forward described in the news report noted below presents a new inclusion and an attempt to make improvements to the existing system.