International Institute of Family Law Practitioners

Expertise

Domestic Violence and Protective Measures

Work on prevention of domestic violence, protective orders and international protection standards.

Scope of the Area

This area examines legal protection mechanisms against domestic violence, the effectiveness of protective orders, the impact of violence on custody and contact decisions, and how international standards are reflected in domestic law.

Key Working Topics

  • Protective and preventive orders
  • Impact of violence on custody decisions
  • Victim-centred approaches to proceedings
  • International protection standards

Notice

This content has been prepared for general and academic information purposes. It does not constitute individual legal advice.

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