The results of the meta-analysis show that victims who received a protection order were significantly less likely to be re-victimized than those who did not [1].
According to the authors, the magnitude of the effect that protection orders have on domestic violence revictimization would be considered small, although significant, by commonly accepted standards in social scientific research. The findings are based on 63 empirical studies examining the implementation and impact of protection orders in relation to domestic violence, which were identified as part of the systematic review.
Protection orders appear to be more effective in certain situations, such as when the victim has fewer ties to the perpetrator and a greater capacity for independence, and less effective for perpetrators with a history of crime, violence, and mental health problems.