Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
By
DR SAGIE NAIDOO
WHY THE DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE ACT
Domestic violence (DV) is a serious social evil
High incidence of domestic violence in SA
society
Victims of DV are most vulnerable members
of society
DV takes on many forms
Acts of DV may be committed in a wide range
of domestic relationships
Current remedies available to victims of DV
are ineffective
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
1998
WHOM DOES IT PROTECT:
Married people (civil, customary and
religious).
People living together (also same sex)
All family members (parents, children,
siblings and grandparents)
Engaged, dating or people in customary
relationships
WHAT IS DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE?
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse,
Verbal Abuse, Psychological Abuse
Economic Abuse
Intimidation
Harassment
Stalking
Damage to property
Entry without consent
Any controlling behaviour
PROTECTION ORDER MAY
BE ISSUED TO PROHIBIT
ABUSER FROM:
Committing any act of domestic violence
Asking others to commit such acts
Entering shared or part of residence
Entering complainant’s home/workplace
Committing any other specified act
PROTECTION ORDER MAY
ORDER:
Police to seize any dangerous weapons
Police to accompany complainant to fetch
property
Abuser to pay rent, maintenance or other
money
Conditions for access and maintenance
IF THE ABUSER BREAKS
THE ORDER: