Everyone has a right to a NON VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP. If someone has been assaulted or threatened they are entitled to protection and advice. It is important to contact your local police station.
Each Police Area Command has a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIASON OFFICER (DVLO).
IN AN EMERGENCY CONTACT 000
POLICE ASSISTANCE LINE 131 444
To contact police other than in an emergency
NEPEAN POLICE AREA COMMAND
ST MARYS POLICE 02 9677 7499
38-42 King Street, St Marys
NEPEAN POLICE 02 4721 9444
317 High Street, Penrith
BLUE MOUNTAINS POLICE AREA COMMAND
SPRINGWOOD 02 4751 0299
4 Jerseywold Avenue, Springwood
KATOOMBA 02 4782 8199
217 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
HAWKESBURY POLICE AREA COMMAND
WINDSOR 02 4587 4099
13 Mileham Street, Windsor
What the Police Can Do
They can arrest and charge the person if an assault takes place
AND/OR
Apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO). The police can do this by phone even outside of normal business hours.
They can remove/confiscate firearms/dangerous weapons from the offender’s possession.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CRIME
Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders
An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is a court order that can protect a person from violence or threats of violence. ADVOs are mostly used in domestic violence cases.
There are two ways to apply for an order:
A police officer can make a complaint on a person’s behalf, or
A complaint can be made directly to a Chamber Registrar.
For women taking out Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders.
Please call for assistance:
WESTERN SYDNEY WOMEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE
02 4731 5098
Support at Penrith and Mt Druitt Courts.
PENRITH WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE LEGAL SERVICE
02 4721 8749
Solicitor available Tuesday fortnightly. Please call to make an appointment.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICE
02 8745 6999
Phone for advice.
24HR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINE
1800 65 64 63
Domestic Violence Court Advocacy
Western Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service can help women experiencing domestic violence to gain access to legal advice, support, information and a safe room to sit in. This service is free and staff attend Penrith Local Court every Tuesday to assist women with ADVO matters.
Why a Court Advocacy Service?
To assist women seeking an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order to gain legal representation.
To familiarise women with the court process, layout and personnel.
To look at the full facts of the complaint and related matters so that conditions appropriate to a woman’s particular circumstances are sought.
To make referrals on all necessary social needs including income security, housing, counselling and support.
To assist with as far as possible, safety whilst in the precinct of the court.
A referral contact point for the Nepean Police Area Command, where safety assessment and support options are discussed with women following a domestic violence incident.
Staying Home Leaving Violence
Staying Home Leaving Violence is a service that can assist women and children, who have experienced domestic violence to remain safely in their homes without the violent person.
A support worker from Staying Home Leaving Violence can:
Talk with a woman and help her decide whether she and her children want to stay in the family home.
Work with a woman to develop a safety plan.
Provide women with information about Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders and give them support at Court.
Help women feel safer at home by providing security upgrades where necessary. This may include a personal alarm or providing new locks.
West Connect Domestic Violence Services
West Connect Domestic Violence Services is a not-for-profit organisation that provides services to women and children whose lives have been impacted by domestic and family violence and related issues including homelessness.
The Haven
The Haven provides crisis accommodation for women and children in the Nepean Region who are escaping domestic violence.
Referrals are to be made by services.