Domestic Violence Brochure
Contents
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- Queensland Police Service - Introduction
- What is the purpose of this brochure?
- What is domestic violence?
- Cycle of violence
- The law
- Common terms
- What is a domestic violence order?
- Who can be protected by a domestic violence order?
- What is a 'spousal relationship?'
- What is an 'intimate personal relationship?'
- What is a 'family relationship?'
- What is an 'informal care relationship?'
- Who can take action against further domestic violence?
- What actions can police take?
- What happens when a Respondent is released from a watchhouse
- Does a Respondent have to go to court?
- Does the Aggrieved have to present their own application to a court for a Domestic Violence Order
- When an application for a domestic violence order is being heard by a court, is the court an 'Open' or 'Closed' court?
- What conditions are placed on a Domestic Violence Order?
- Can additional conditions be placed on a Domestic Violence Order?
- What happens if the Respondent breaches any of the conditions?
- Why have a Domestic Violence Order?
- What about legal advice for Respondents?
- What about Domestic Violence Orders issued in other Australian States / Territories and New Zealand?
- What help is available?
- Where can I receive help?
Last updated
08/04/2008
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