The Legal Aid Commission of NSW administers State Government funding for the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program ("WDVCAP"). The Program was established in 1996 and currently funds 33 Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services servicing 64 local courts throughout NSW.

The aim of the WDVCAP is to assist women and children who are experiencing domestic violence to obtain legal protection through Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) and access support services that can assist them with their other needs (for example, financial assistance and advice, housing, emotional support and counselling and family law issues).

Assistance is provided through a cooperative system of legal representation, specialised support, advocacy, information and appropriate referrals to other services.

Services assist women who are victims of domestic violence to use the justice system to protect them from further violence and abuse.

Workers from each service will:

• talk to women about their needs and options
• ensure that women have legal representation in court if they want it
• advocate for women to ensure that the Apprehended Violence Orders that are made are tailored to meet their needs
• go with women to court and support them through the process
• refer women to services which can assist them with their other needs.

More Information is available on the following pages:

• Contacting a Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service
  • Domestic Violence is a Crime
  • What is an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO)?
  • How do I get an ADVO?
  • How can women access a Service?
  • Who can help me?
  • Is there a Service in my local area?
  • Service Contact Details
  • Brochures
    
    
• About the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program
  • Advisory Committee
  • Grants of Legal Aid in Domestic Violence Matters and Means Test Information 
    
    
• WDVCAS Service Provider Access