Explain in your own words the purpose of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) as contained in Part 1 Section 1 of the Act.
Written Questions
Q1 Explain in your own words the purpose of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) as contained in Part 1 Section 1 of the Act.

 
Q2 In the Victorian Family Violence Protection Act 2008, family violence is defined ‘as behaviour by a person towards a family member of that person.’

 

List and explain each of the 6 behaviours covered in the Act.

 
Q3 Explain how Victoria Police performs the following roles and the functions in family violence matters:

 

a)     Assessor of Risk

b)     Support for victims

c)     Investigators of family violence

d)     Enforcer of legislation

e)     Offer referrals to other services

 

 

 
Q4 Explain the role and function of the following courts in family violence matters:

a)     The Magistrates Court

b)     The Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

 

 
Q5 Identify and refer to a theory on family violence and explain how the theory depicts family violence as a gendered crime.