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Definition of a MINOR:

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  • A person who is between 17 and 19 years old.

- A person who is under 17 and is, or has been married or in a civil union or de facto relationship.

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Definition of CHILD:

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  • Person who is under the age of 17 years.
  • Does not include a person who is or has been married or in a civil union or in a de facto relationship (that person is a minor).
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Definition of Violence:

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  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Psychological abuse
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Definition of Psychological abuse:

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  • Intimidation
  • Harassment
  • Damage to property
  • Threats of physical, sexual and psychological abuse
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Definition of a Domestic relationship:

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Section 4.
a) Is a PARTNER of the other person. Eg. Man and woman living together.

b) Is a FAMILY MEMBER of the other person. Eg. Mother and son living in the same house.
c) ORDINARILY SHARES A HOUSEHOLD with the other person. Eg. Flat mates.
d) Has a CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP with the other person. Eg. Boyfriend or girlfriend.
* does not include employer-employee relationships

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Definition of FAMILY VIOLENCE:

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Violence against a person by any other person with who that person IS, or HAS BEEN, IN AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP, or who is a FAMILY MEMBER OF THAT PERSON.