Ang Utos sa Karahasan sa Tahanan ay isang utos na maaaring protektahan ang isang tao mula sa karahasan sa pamilya at tahanan sa pamamagitan ng pagtatakda ng mga patakaran na dapat sundin ng ibang tao. Maaari itong tumulong na mapanatili kang ligtas sa pagbabago nito na maging ilegal para sa taong iyon na masira ang mga patakaran o gumamit o mag-amok ng karahasan sa pamilya at tahanan laban sa iyo.

Each State and Territory has different names, procedures and laws about Domestic Violence Orders.

Domestic Violence Orders are civil orders. This means the order is not a criminal charge against the other person. However, if the other person breaks the order, this is against the law and they can be charged with a criminal offence. For more information, see having a Domestic Violence Order against you.

If a person is charged with a criminal offence, like assault – they may get a Domestic Violence Order against them as well as the criminal charge.

Sometimes the police apply for a Domestic Violence Order to protect someone and their children. It may not be up to the protected person whether the Domestic Violence Order goes ahead or not.