Can a third party report domestic abuse?

Anonymous Survivor. It was good because the other person listened. It helped to just not to be afraid to talk about it, to make you feel like you're not crazy — because you can get to a point where that's exactly how you feel. Lisa Survivor. Domestic violence is NOT a family matter. It is everyone's business. read more

You can report the abuse to appropriate government organizations. If you are a mandated abuse reporter because of your professional role with respect to the abuse victim, you have no choice but to report the abuse to the appropriate state agency. read more

Third party action on behalf of victims of domestic violence Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Section 60 of the Family Law Act 1996, which could allow third parties to apply for certain court orders on behalf of domestic violence victims, has never been brought into force. read more