Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services

 Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) provide women and their children with information, advocacy and safety planning where appropriate.

Assistance for women and children who have or are experiencing domestic or family violence.

The service provides:-

  • information
  • referrals to services including housing, counselling, financial assistance or health services
  • advocacy to services, including police
  • court assistance regarding Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs), including an explanation of the court process.

A number of WDVCASs work with solicitors from the Domestic Violence Unit or Domestic Violence Duty Scheme who can provide legal advice on matters including Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs), financial advice, family law, immigration and other issues.

Hunter Valley Services for Cessnock, Dungog, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Raymond Terrace, Singleton - Ph (02) 4936 2906

Please check our website for more information.

 

 

About Us

Type

  • Emergency and safety
  • Law and Justice

Contact

1800 938 227
https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/my-problem-is-about/my-family-or-relationship/domestic-and-family-violence/womens-domestic-violence-court-advocacy-services
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