She called the police for help – they banned her from her own home (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman was banned from her home by police after calling for help with her ex-partner, despite having a court-issued protection order, according to an IPCA report.

• IPCA found police unjustified in issuing PSO against woman
• PSO prevented woman and children from accessing home despite TPO
• Officer failed to follow family harm policy and consider children's welfare
• Police's triage system may miss larger patterns of family violence