The CREEP Act, proposed in New York, aims to enhance protections for stalking victims by allowing civil orders of protection for those harassed by individuals outside of intimate or family relationships. Advocates from C.A. Goldberg law firm emphasize the necessity of this legislation due to existing laws' limitations, which exclude many victims, including students and coworkers. The bill addresses flaws in current law where victims only have options through law enforcement, which can be slow and unsatisfactory, leaving numerous stalking situations unaddressed.
Currently, a stalking victim in New York has no recourse to get a civil order of protection unless they are in an intimate relationship or related to their stalker.
Having an order of protection is effective, as alleged abusers must refrain from contacting the victim per the courts, but current laws leave many victims unprotected.
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