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Family violence

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Is violence against a person by any other person with who that person is, or has been in an intimate relationship, or who is a family member of that person.

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Domestic Relationship

Is a relationship where a person:

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Is a partner of the other person - man or woman living together

Is a family member of the other person - mother and son living in same house

Ordinarily shares a household with the other person - flat mates

Has a close personal relatioship with the other person - boyfriend, girlfriend or same-sex relationships

DOES NOT INCLUDE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP

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Intimate Partner Violence

IPV is violence by one person against another person who ia their partner or spouse. IPV violence that is:

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Physical
Sexual
Psychological and includes property damage, intimidation, or threats of violence.

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Child

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A person who is under 17 years - but if married or has been is a minor

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Minor

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  • A person under 17 and is or has been married (includes civil unions & de facto).
  • A person who is between 17 and 19 years.
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The Domestic Violence Act 1995 (2 decks)

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