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By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
December 7, 2009
PORTLAND — Advocates for domestic violence victims say a restraining order by itself can’t stop an abusive partner bent on doing harm, but it can be a deterrent.
“It puts people on notice, and that function is inherently valuable,” said Circuit Judge Maureen McKnight, who hears applications for....