Glossary

Family Violence

Violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person's family (the family member), or causes the family member to be fearful. A child is exposed to family violence if the child sees or hears family violence or is otherwise exposed to family violence. See the Family Law Act, section 4AB, which gives examples. Family violence may also amount to child abuse.

Family Violence Order

An order (including an interim order) made under a prescribed law of a State or Territory to protect a person from family violence.
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