Domestic violence is a crime
People of all ages, cultural, racial, religious, socio-economic, educational and professional backgrounds may experience domestic violence.
Northern Territory law specifically recognises violence within a relationship as a crime. In 1994 Northern Territory Police set up a Police Domestic Violence Unit to offer assistance and advice to persons involved or a party to domestic violence.
There are now Domestic and Personal Violence Protection Units (DPVPU) in Darwin and Alice Springs, and Domestic Violence Liaison Officers in all major regional police stations within the NT.
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