Domestic and Family Violence
Natalie Alexander
Legal Practitioner Director Expertise
At the heart of Justice Law & Mediation is Natalie Alexander, a proud survivor of domestic and family violence (DFV). Her personal journey has shaped both her career and the ethos of her firm.
Natalie’s story is one of resilience, justice and unwavering advocacy for clients, affected by DFV or facing false allegations of DFV. Drawing on her legal expertise and decade of investigative experience as a Police Officer. Natalie provides compassionate, strategic and result focused legal advocacy.
DFV Legal Advocacy
At Justice Law & Mediation, we understand the fear, confusion and pain that victims of domestic and family violence (DFV) experience.
We approach every case with empathy and determination, helping our clients find safety, regain their strength, achieving the justice they deserve.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to support, empower, and advocate fiercely for those affected by DFV to obtain justice.
For Natalie, every client’s story matters. Every survivor deserves to be heard, believed and protected.
Our practice maintains a zero-tolerance approach to DFV, always prioritising the safety and wellbeing of victims.
We are here to assist you with private applications for Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVOs) or with contesting a DVO that has been served on you.
Key Challenges of DFV
Some of the key challenges victims of DFV may face include:
- Underreporting: Many incidents go unseen or unreported for reasons like fear, shame, lack of awareness, lack of police reporting or distrust of systems.
- Access Barriers: Rural, remote, disability, CALD, and First Nations communities may face additional cultural, linguistic or systemic obstacles.
- Service capacity: Limited resources, waiting times and availability of critical services like DV helplines can affect support.
- Legal complexity: Navigating protection orders, police reporting, coercive control laws and Court processes can be daunting and traumatic
- Ongoing recovery: Survivors may experience physical, mental, emotional and financial impacts, including housing insecurity and post-separation abuse, requiring long-term support.
What is Domestic & Family Violence (DFV)?
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) refers to any behaviour within a family or domestic relationship that is violent, threatening, coercive or controlling. It can include physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial or social abuse
In Queensland, coercive control is recognised as behaviour that undermines a person’s autonomy, safety and freedom, even in the absence of physical violence. Importantly coercive control is now a criminal offence under Queensland law.
Contact Us
Domestic and family violence isn’t just a ‘private issue’, it is a social, legal, health and moral issue. Everyone has a role to play including governments, service providers, communities and individuals.
If you, or someone you know is affected:
- Reach out: DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811. DVConnet Mensline 1800 600 636
- Seek help locally: find specialist DFV services in your region. Queensland Health+1
- Keep speaking out: raising awareness and supporting survivors.