Domestic Violence is a Crime
Police and Community Booklet
The City of Sydney has published a booklet to assist victims of Domestic Violence by providing information on reporting incidents to the police, seeking protection through an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) and the services available that can provide support. This booklet was written by the NSW Police with support from the City.
Data released from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research in November 2005, showed that the City of Sydney ranked 3rd in metropolitan Sydney for domestic assaults. Council is committed to making the City safer for our residents and aims to assist by demystifying the reporting process as well as providing information on support services.
The City believes that the booklet is important as it provides victims of domestic violence with practical information on how to apply for an Apprehended Violence Order, who to contact for help, and how to access accommodation services.
How to get a copy
A hard copy is available from the Redfern and Inner City Legal Centres, Women’s Legal Services NSW, Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre, Indigenous Women’s Legal Contact Line, the Downing Centre, Newtown Local Court, Balmain Local Court, all City of Sydney police stations, City Libraries and community centres.
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