Type:	Conference Paper
Title:	Domestic violence and the rise and rise of the intervention order
Other Titles:	Eighth International Criminal Law Congress, 2 October 2002, Hotel Sofitel,[cut]
Authors:	Cotterell, Barbara
Keywords:	Criminal justice responses;Protection orders;Interagency work;Legal issues;Stalking
Year:	2002
Publisher:	Criminal Lawyers Association of Australia and New Zealand
Notes:	This is a paper presented by a Magistrate in Victoria concerning domestic violence and the increasing numbers of intervention or restraining orders issued in response. It outlines the relevant legislation in Victoria and the grounds for obtaining an intervention order. It highlights the incidence and level of domestic violence, gives some key statistics on the number of intervention orders granted, and raises the question of why only a few perpetrators of domestic violence are charged with a criminal offence. It briefly discusses the stalking provisions and initiatives, such as a mediation system, to ensure that petty disputes are not brought before the court. A supervising Magistrate has also been appointed to establish protocols to ensure uniform procedures, along with collaboration between courts, Victoria Police and non-government organisations.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/20865
Physical description:	4p
Appears in Collections:	Conference Papers

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