I Need to Keep Her Safe: Domestic Violence in the Emergency Department - Ep. 57
The Social Work Stories Podcast
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What Is an Apprehended Violence Order?
An AVO is an apprehended violence order. It's actually a legal mechanism to prevent the perpetrator from being able to access the woman or the domestic violence victim. The social worker says you don't have to take it out on your own behalf. The police will do it for you. And that can be very important, especially if that woman reunites with that person.
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