Protective Custody
n.It is an arrangement of providing accomodation to a person by legal authorities other then his home when he is under any kind of threat from another person.
protective custody - In child abuse and neglect cases, the emergency removal of child from his home when the child would be in imminent danger if allowed to remain with the parent(s) or custodian(s).
protective custody
n. the act of law enforcement officials in placing a person in a government facility or foster home in order to protect him/her from a dangerous person or situation.
The need for protective custody is also asserted. The report refers without identity to "numerous incidents of violence" as well as to other admittedly unverified or cumulative incidents.
 See also: Crime, Child, Custody, Witness, Person
  
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