15 States with Toughest Domestic Violence Laws

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2. California

Definition of domestic violence includes emotional criteria in defining assault and stalking. In addition, it is the only state on our list that has pro-arrest for domestic violence, besides the mandatory arrest for violation of restraining order. It also has primary aggressor laws. Its overall ranking is 49 out of 51 on the Report’s list.

States with Toughest Domestic Violence Laws

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