Once a Domestic Violence Order is in place if it is breached (broken) by the Respondent a complaint can be made to the Police. An investigation is undertaken by the Police and if they can prove that the Order was breached they will charge the Respondent. Breaching the Domestic Violence Order is a criminal offence. Just what the charges are will depend upon what the Police investigation shows, for example the Respondent might be charged with more than breaching the Domestic Violence Order.