Domestic violence and the law: a guide for victims of domestic violence

27 Aug 2020
WC Community Safety logo
WC Community Safety logo
27 Aug 2020

The Western Cape Department of Community Safety has published the booklet, Domestic violence and the law: a guide for victims of domestic violence, which provides useful information on how to obtain a protection order. 

"The booklet assists in: 

  • Defining a domestic relationship and domestic violence (DV);
  • Outlining the rights of a victim of DV and the responsibilities of SAPS;
  • Defining a protection order and how to obtain it; and
  • Providing useful contact details on how to access DV and Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) related services."