Why restraining orders aren't enough to save women from abusive exes
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Why restraining orders aren't enough to save women from abusive exes
Nora Villanueva Campanor sought protection from her former partner — and still ended up dead. A Times investigation shows how L.A. County's system for granting and enforcing restraining orders leaves women vulnerable to violence, even when they manage to escape from abusive relationships.
