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Police, legal and help and the law

Domestic and family violence is a crime.

Here, you can find information on the role of the Police and the laws that apply to domestic and family violence. Understand your rights as a victim and where you can get legal help. 


Calling police for help
Understand the role of police and how they can help
The law on domestic violence
Find examples of domestic and family violence crimes and what police will do
Getting an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)
What is an AVO, how to apply, and what are exclusion orders
Criminalising coercive control in NSW
Find out about coercive control and NSW Government actions on coercive control
Charter of victim's rights
Know your rights as a victim of crime
Domestic violence: Legal help contacts list
Find contacts for legal support and services specific to domestic violence
Discrimination
Understand what is discrimination and who you can contact if you have experienced discrimination
The law about sharing information
Information sharing under Part 13A of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.
Last updated:

24 Sep 2024