Domestic and Family Violence Essentials
Domestic and Family Violence Essentials provides private lawyers with an overview of the issues facing clients in matters impacted by domestic and family violence. The training module provides a deeper understanding of what domestic and family violence is, how to work in a trauma-informed way and provides resources and tools to assist in representing clients in these matters.
Course Outline
| Course Outline |
Video
Podcasts—coming soon
The following podcast episodes are coming soon.
| Incorporating Trauma and Informed Care into your Practice |
| AVOs, Family Law and Care and Protection |
| Preparing Evidence for Domestic and Family Violence |
| Technology Facilitated Abuse |
Useful resources
| Screening for Domestic Violence Tipsheet | PDF 121 KB |
| Safety Planning Checklist | Word 28 KB |
| Spyware Checklist | PDF 808 KB |
| Password Checklist | PDF 570 KB |
| Economic Abuse Tipsheet | PDF 1.9 MB |
| Charmed and Dangerous Factsheets (x4) | PDF 7.5 MB |
| Domestic Violence Safety and Assessment Tool (DVSAT) | PDF 232 KB |
| Domestic Violence Safety and Assessment Tool Guide (DVSAT Guide) | PDF 191 KB |
| Lenore Walker's Cycle of Abuse | PDF 93 KB |
| The Duluth Wheel | PNG 98 KB |
Useful links
- Family Violence Law Help
- Legal Aid NSW Domestic and Family Violence Resources
- Family DOORS (Detection of Overall Risk Screen)
- National Domestic and Family Violence Bench Book
- Family Violence Best Practice Principles
- Charter of Victims Rights
- ANROWS
- DV-alert
- 1800 RESPECT for Professionals
- Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV)
The Lawyer Education Series is has been developed for lawyers, not self-represented parties. The training modules assume a high level of foundational legal knowledge because they are made for lawyers. The modules are not a complete guide to the law and should not be relied upon for the preparation of your case. If you require legal help you should call 1300 888 529.