Staying Home Safe

ABOUT THIS BOOKLET

It is focused on you staying in your own home, or moving to a home of your choice, after the abusive person has left. It is developed with the Staying Home Leaving Violence program, which aims to prevent you and your children from becoming homeless or having to move away from your support system of family and friends, and community where you live. We acknowledge that survivors of domestic abuse include people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Please use this information in the way that is best for your situation, to be safe, protected and supported. Throughout the booklet and last pages are contact details for you to find support for your safety plan or if you feel confronted or upset by any of the content. This book is written to help you stay safe in your home and community after leaving domestic and family violence.

This booklet refers to AVO’s. Some people choose to apply

An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order that aims to protect a person from another person that causes them to fear for their safety. An AVO can protect a person from: violence or threats of violence, stalking, intimidation, and harassment. An AVO can also protect property that has been damaged or threatened with damage. An AVO is sometimes called an Intervention Order, Restraining Order, Protection Order, Domestic Violence Order or Family Violence Order. There are two types of Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs): - Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) that protect a person from domestic violence, for example by a spouse, ex-partner, or parent. - Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVOs) that protect a person from violence by anyone else, for example a neighbour, co-worker, or friend. If a defendant does anything that an AVO says they can't do, they are in breach of the AVO. Breaching a AVO is a criminal offence and if a defendant is found guilty of breaching it, they can be fined or sent to prison.

for an AVO. LawAccess describes an AVO:

We also have three short videos about Staying Home Safe at mymomentum.org.au/roof/staying-home-safe/

About Momentum Collective

Momentum Collective is a community collective creating real social change and inclusive opportunities. Our vision is empowered people, connected communities, and our purpose is to help people get a roof, a job, live a better life and engage with the community. Please see www.mymomentum.org.au for more information about the community programs we operate. Momentum Collective wish to thank the many workers in the field who supported the development of the Staying Home Safe booklet.

© State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice) www.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/copyright-disclaimer.aspx, LawAccess 2020

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