Family violence protection orders can be a lifeline, but the system needs reforming

Every year across Australia, more than 100 000 people obtain a family violence protection order. For some victim survivors, protection orders provide a much needed safety net. They can help prevent further violence from occurring. Protection orders are future looking. They aim to stop a specific person (the respondent) using family violence against the victim survivor in the future. While they can be helpful, the system is far from perfect. Here s how these orders work and what could be done to