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Legislation Explained: The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012

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This guidebook, published by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, Queensland Government, Australia, explains the key provisions of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 in an easy-to-understand language. The document outlines the definition of domestic and family violence under Queensland law, which includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, economic, coercive and controlling behavior, as well as abuse of children or vulnerable persons. It explains the purpose of the Act to maximize the safety of victims and hold perpetrators accountable, including the mechanism of Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs), protection requirements, court application processes, police roles, and legal consequences if orders are breached. The book also outlines victims' rights, special considerations for children, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, as well as the obligations of service agencies in responding. Aimed at victims, families, support workers, service practitioners, and authorities, this guide serves as a practical reference to ensure the law is accessible and applied to protect victims and prevent further violence in domestic and family relationships.

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KP.XVII 0045

362.829 INT L

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362.829 INT L

Publisher

: Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services., 2012

Collation

25 hlm; 21 cm

Language

English

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362.829

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Subject(s)

Violence against women
Domestic Violence
Womens rights
Politic

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