What is a protection order and how does it work?

There are many tools people experiencing domestic or family violence can use to protect themselves against further abuse, including intervention orders. But what do they actually do, how do you get one, and are they effective?

Highlights

• For people looking to make a private application, experts say it's best to first seek the advice of a domestic and family violence support service to ensure it's the safest course of action to take.
• When it comes to making a private application for a domestic violence order, there's a range of evidence that can be provided to support it.
• Changes made in 2017 mean most domestic violence protection orders are recognised and enforceable across all states and territories.

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