How to respond to a family violence intervention order

Published 2020-03-01

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How to respond to a family violence intervention order

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This free booklet explains:

what family violence is
family violence intervention orders how an order can affect you
the role of the police
what happens at court
ending or changing an intervention order.

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Reviewed 28 June 2022