Family violence and the law

At the end of this training you will:

• Understand the dynamics of family violence, identify evidence-based risk factors and apply this knowledge to your area of legal practice. 
• Apply a trauma-informed approach to discussing family violence with clients. 
• Understand the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) and how to explain the court process and key elements of family violence intervention orders to clients. 
• Identify common intersections between family violence law and other areas of law, and why this matters to the legal assistance you provide. 
• Understand how to avoid collusion with clients using family violence. 
• Apply practical strategies to support clients to access help for their family violence legal issue, safety and recovery needs. 
• Identify relevant services for your clients and collaborate with other practitioners/organisations in Victoria’s family violence response system to provide holistic assistance.