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Intimate Partner Violence

What is the Domestic Violence Intervention Act?

The goal of the Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Intervention Act is to protect victims of domestic violence. You can use the Act to apply for an Emergency Protection Order.

What is an Emergency Protection Order?

An Emergency Protection Order permits immediate action to protect a victim of domestic violence in an emergency situation.

Visit the Family Law Information Centre online for more information.

Supporting Documents

Photo of DVIA brochure cover

Download the DVIA brochure (PDF)