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Family violence protection orders can be a lifeline, but the system needs reforming

  • Written by Heather Douglas, Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), The University of Melbourne

Every year across Australia, more than 100,000 people obtain a family violence protection order.

For some victim-survivors, protection orders provide a much-needed safety net. They can help prevent further violence from occurring.

Protection orders are future looking. They aim to stop a specific person (the respondent) using family violence against...

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