The subject of Apprehended Violence Orders, or Private AVO, is
often an emotional one. With so many Australian's experiencing
violence, both inside and outside of the home, it is also a subject
that can arise for anyone.
What you may not know is that there are two different kinds of
AVOs. We will explore what they are and the differences between
them in this article.
WHAT IS A PRIVATE AVO AND WHAT DOES IT
DO?
An apprehended violence order is an enforceable order of the
court. It can have a number of different conditions, but the first
and most important condition is an order preventing the person with
the AVO from harassing, stalking or assaulting the Person in Need
of Protection, or PINOP. They can also prevent someone from
attending the PINOP's home or place of work, from being within
a certain distance of the PINOP or from contacting the PINOP at
all.
