Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Court orders that provide longer-term protection to domestic abuse victims.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs)
Emergency non-molestation notices issued by the police to protect victims.
Human Rights Act 1998
Legislation which provides a framework for the protection of individual rights in the UK.
National Decision Model (NDM)
A decision-making model used throughout the police service to assist operational officers, planners, advisors and commanders managing their response.
Positive action
Action taken by police to protect victims and prevent further harm.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.