Intervention Orders

In Australia, some abusive behaviour is against the law, even if it is done by someone you know such as partner, spouse or family member (including a child). Behaviour that is against the law includes physical & sexual assault, stalking and threats to kill.

Police can also assist you to apply for an Intervention order, which is an order made by a court that sets out conditions for the person who has been abusive (such as to not come near you or get other people to harass you). They will not get a criminal record if an intervention order is granted, but if they disobey the conditions, they can be charged with a crime.

WSSSA acknowledges and respects that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the first peoples and nations of this country and recognises Aboriginal people as traditional owners and occupants of South Australian land and waters.

WSSSA acknowledges that the spiritual, social, cultural and economic practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people come from their traditional lands and waters, and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain cultural and heritage beliefs, languages and laws that are of ongoing importance today.