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cover image Domestic violence in Australia : the legal response (3rd ed.)
Renata Alexander
Published by Federation Press (2002)

Book description

Domestic violence in Australia is a useful up-to-date text that provides the law on domestic violence in the States and Territories of Australia. It considers the extent of family violence, some of the causes and why women often do not leave violent relationships. It explores the criminal law responses, the role of police and the various protective orders available as well as providing useful resources such as Centrelink entitlements and a list of places where support and advice is available.

About the Author

Dr. Renata Alexander is a senior lecturer in the Law Faculty at Monash University. She is also currently a barrister and a volunteer lawyer at the St Kilda Community Legal Service where she has volunteered since 1975. She has published widely on family violence.


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