Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPN) and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) provide us with powers to protect you if you are a victim of domestic abuse by removing a violent partner from your home. We can also release a suspect on bail whilst the investigation continues, with conditions that protect the victim. Failure to adhere to these conditions is an offence.

These powers give you the time, space and support to plan a safer future, by keeping the perpetrator away.

D/Superintendent Martyn Parker, Head of Protecting Vulnerable People said, “If you are an abuser, or someone enduring abuse, this is a very important message: Lockdown will not stop us from removing an abusive person from their home. Our powers to serve protection notices or issue bail conditions are unchanged and we will continue to use these effective tools in order to keep our County safe.”

A DVPN is a notice that we can serve on a person aged over 18 who we believe has been violent or threatened violence against you. It offers immediate protection to you and your family from the threat of domestic abuse.

The law allows us to serve a DVPN on a person even if you do not agree to it.

A DVPN places certain conditions on the person which may include:

• stopping him/her from entering, and being within a certain distance of, your home;
• stopping him/her from making you leave or excluding you from your home;
• requiring him/her to leave your home.

We can intervene in cases even if we do not have enough evidence to bring a criminal charge.

Within 48 hours of the issue of a DVPN, a hearing at a Magistrate’s court will decide if a DVPO should be issued. They will also decide the length of time of the DVPO (between 14 and 28 days).

This scheme gives you vital respite and time to consider your options. If offenders breach the DVPO, they could receive a fine or a prison sentence.
The scheme also provides help and advice on the support services available. Offenders are also advised of services that can help them.

Where to get help 

If you or your children are in immediate danger you should always call 999. If it is not safe to speak we use ‘silent solutions’. Press 5 5 when prompted and this will tell us that you need us.

If you don’t want to call us you can access help from specialist services:

The National Domestic Violence Helpline is a 24hr Freephone available on 0808 2000 247 operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

End Domestic Abuse Now (EDAN) Lincolnshire available on 01522 510041. Helping all women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse. 
Or follow @edanlincs on Twitter.

The Safe Lives portal provides advice for victims and professionals. 

Galop – the national LGBT+ anti-violence charity are available on 0800 999 5428.

If you are a child or young person and domestic abuse is happening in your home or relationship, Childline is also available on 0800 1111. 

The Men’s Advice Line is for male victims of domestic abuse and can be reached on 0808 8010327. 

If you are worried about your own behaviour

At home shouldn’t mean at risk. There is no excuse for abuse. Get help for your behaviour.

Call the Respect helpline on 0808 802 4040 or use webchat on the Respect website.