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NOTE TO USER:
This presentation is the property of the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV).
It should not be distributed, copied or such other without the prior written consent of NCDV.
It is updated regularly and as such it is to be presented by an NCDV presenter ONLY.
It has been provided to you in good faith and is not for the use of self-presentation
"Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between people aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality."
What we do – Non Molestation OrdersOccupation OrdersProhibited Steps Orders
Established 2002 – Dr Steve Connor OBE
1,000 Pro Bono Injunctions a year – People ineligible for LA or can’t afford a solicitor
Trained over 5000 McKenzie friends
Trained over 13,000 Police Officers
Partners with 1,500 Safeguarding Agencies
Contacting us
POLICE AGENCIES
Referrals
Head OfficeGuildford
Refer Direct App
FREE PHONE
TEXTEMAIL
Refer Direct
Web site
What happens when a call is received?
FIRST STEPS TEAM
CASE ASSESSMENT
ON NOTICEPerpetrator IS aware
WARNINGLETTER
General Support
Women’s Aid
Refuge
WITHOUT NOTICEPerpetrator NOT aware
Family Law ActBail conditions
Existing SolicitorAssociation
Recent Act 10 days max
Emergency Application
How much does it cost?
Applicant not entitled to Legal Aid
Paperwork Only
McKenzie Friend
Court
Online Civil Legal Aid Calculator
How much is a Non Molestation order?How much is a Non Molestation order?
PANEL SOLICITOR
NCDV Speciality
Trained staff/solicitors/barristers take statements
Completing the paperwork
Checked and double checked“Read back to applicant”
Sent to McKenzie Friend/Solicitor “Text message to applicant”