Family violence in Victoria is governed by the Family Violence Protection Act and can result in intervention orders. Learn how FVIOs and PSIOs work, conditions, and legal defences.

Allegations of family violence are complex and sensitive in nature. Being accused of family violence offending can have profound legal and personal consequences.

The key difference between assault and domestic violence is that assault is a specific criminal offence, whereas domestic or family violence refers to harmful behaviour that occurs within certain personal relationships.