Assault & Domestic Violences (AVO)

I HAVE HAD AN ARGUMENT WITH MY PARTNER, POLICE HAVE ARRIVED AND WANT TO TAKE A STATEMENT FROM ME, WHAT DO I DO?

Domestic violence is taken extremely seriously in Australia. Arguments between partners and family members are common and sometimes these arguments become violent. Usually, when this happens someone will call the police and report a domestic assault. This person is called the ‘complainant’ or the ‘alleged victim.’ If police are called to an alleged assault, they …

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