Family Violence

Family violence, as defined under the Family Violence Act 2018, encompasses a wide range of behaviours including physical, sexual, psychological and economic abuse as well as patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour. This seminar provides a practical and essential update for family law practitioners, examining current case trends and contemporary issues relevant to the effective management of family violence matters in legal practice.

Topics covered will include:

Recent family violence legal developments
Coercive and controlling behaviour
Abuse via social media
Evidential guidance in strangulation allegations and sentencing trends.

Learning objectives

By attending this seminar you will:

Realise more fully that family harm and coercion may occur in unexpected contexts and may be part of your clients’ lives.
Strengthen your professional competence in managing family harm risks and documenting evidence of family violence.