. Lack of implementation of the Domestic Violence Act The SBC noted a lack of understanding by law enforcement officials in respect of their roles and responsibilities in terms of the Domestic Violence Act. Many police officers did not understand the seriousness or immediate danger that a domestic violence victim was in and often tried passing that matter off as a domestic dispute, thereby putting the victim in further harm. The challenges experienced by the Centre in respect of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development included the following: