There is a difference between a Protection Order and a Restraining Order.  Pursuant to the Domestic Violence Act, a Protection Order is an Order made by the court to prohibit someone who is abusive either verbally, emotionally or physically, from entering or remaining in a particular household residence, place of work, place of education or any particular place that could affect a prescribed person.  While a Restraining Order is an Order made by the court to prohibit an individual from carrying out a particular action.