Hold judges accountable for their decision to deny a restraining order that results in a violent crime against the petitioner. There are stories that have ended tragically; grim reminders of the limitations of simply being human. Judges are not super heroes, nor are they gods. They make mistakes. And with case loads piling high on an ever present deadline and pressure to protect and serve, judges do make bad calls. This is why I started a new page titled "Hold Judges Accountable for Denied Restraining Orders". If they are held accountable for their actions, I believe they may take more time to assess a situation individually and not hurry through paperwork, as some do. I am in now way inferring that judges do not take special individual care to each and every case. I am however stating that regardless of the amount of time they have to decide on a case, some fall short and cost the victim more than just an inconvenience or threat. Some lose their lives. Someone needs to be held accountable for this. Maybe we can make a difference in number and move legislature to do something more for those who seek help in a system that simply does not work.