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​Publications - Domestic violence

​Brochures ​

image of family violence brochureFamily violence (PDF, 251Kb)

(DL brochure)
Accessible version (PDF, 110Kb)

Information about family violence and how it can happen in many forms like physical, emotional, social and sexual. Details for Victims Services’ Aboriginal Contact Line and how to apply for counselling or financial support or both

​ ​Booklets

yimage of our court your safety book​Your court, your safety (PDF, 321KB)
(A5 60pp booklet) Prepared and funded by the Crime Prevention Division (DAGJ), this booklet is intended to provide victims of domestic and family violence with comprehensive information about the legal process for domestic violence and a range of support services available in NSW.

​Information sheets ​

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​Your court, your safety - Information sheet 1: Domestic violence and your safety (PDF, 416KB)
(4pp A4 sheet - e-version only)

Prepared and funded by the Crime Prevention Division (DAGJ), this information sheet defines domestic violence and how it impacts on individuals and families.

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​Your court, your safety - Information sheet 2: The law and domestic and family violence (PDF, 583KB)
(6pp A4 sheet - e-version only)

Prepared and funded by the Crime Prevention Division (DAGJ), this information sheet defines Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) and describes the local court process for ADVOs.

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​Your court, your safety - Information sheet: Preparing for court (PDF, 407KB)
(2pp A4 sheet - e-version only)

Prepared and funded by the Crime Prevention Division (DAGJ), this information sheet answers common questions about going to court.

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​Your court, your safety - Information sheet: Your rights as a victim of crime (PDF, 232KB)
(2pp A4 sheet - e-version only)

Prepared and funded by the Crime Prevention Division (DAGJ), this information sheet outlines your rights as a victim of crime under the Charter of Victims Rights.

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​Your court, your safety - Information sheet: Family law, children and domestic violence (PDF, 411KB)
(4pp A4 sheet - e-version only)

Prepared and funded by the Crime Prevention Division (DAGJ), this information sheet details how family courts deal with domestic and family violence and explains parenting orders and other types of orders made by the family courts in relation to children.