What does family violence cover
Family violence is any of the following types of conduct committed by a person, directly or indirectly against that person's spouse or partner:
- assault (including sexual assault);
- threats
- coercion
- intimidation
- verbal abuse
- abduction
- stalking or
- an attempt to do any of those things.
It also includes:
- economic abuse
- emotional abuse
- intimidation and
- breaching any existing orders relating to family violence.
This information is reproduced from the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania Family Violence factsheet.