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.