legal essay ADVOs Flashcards
(17 cards)
sentence 1- Point
ADVOS has always been a vital tool for the protection of DVV.
sentence 2- point
Effectiveness declines due to inconsistent enforcement and breaches.
sentence 1- explanation
ADVOs are issued in court orders that are designed to prevent offenders from harming or contacting victims.
sentence 2- explanation
-Courts provide VLM to seek protection without the offender requiring CP
sentence 3- explanation
The law has been strengthened to allow EM of any H-RO, which mainly aims to prevent repeated violence
sentence 4-explanation
The Crimes (DAPV) Act 2007 (NSW) governs ADVOs, and any amendments in 2018 and 2020 widened the automatic extension of ADVOs for vulnerable victims.
sentence 1-evidence
BCSR(2023) ADVOs reduced repeated DVO by 20% when enforced properly
sentence 2- evidence
The ALRC (2024) report identifies that any case involving the EM of H-RO saw 35% breaches
sentence 3- evidence
-40% of ADVOs are breached in NSW, most of the offenders are often released without any significant LC.
sentence 4-evidence
-ADVOs do provide protection, weak enforcement undermines their effectiveness.
sentence 1- evaluation
Weak EM and IA across states lessen effectiveness (ADVOs ILM)
sentence2-evaluation
Breaches are not met with immediate punishments/consequences, and many victims report feeling unsafe even with ADVOs in place.
sentence3-evaluation
TGA(2024) investigation found that in 30% of cases, ADVOs were violated, and police failed to immediately take action
sentence4-evaluation
Victims from CALD often have trouble accessing ADVOs due to fear of PI and LB.
sentence5-evaluation
highlights need for cultural sensitivity and easier accessibility in the legal system
sentence1-link
EF reduce the effectiveness of ADVOs even when playing a crucial role in protecting DVV.
sentence2-link
Stronger penalties for breaches, increased PT can improve JO.
