Framework Library
Core Defence Frameworks
A collection of structured analytical frameworks, educational resources and structured approaches developed to assist in understanding evidence, credibility, domestic violence proceedings and criminal law issues in New South Wales.
The legal process often involves complex questions concerning evidence, credibility, proof and decision-making.
To assist in understanding these issues, Core Defence Lawyers has developed a collection of structured frameworks designed to promote disciplined analysis and improve understanding.
These frameworks are educational resources. They are not substitutes for legal advice. Their purpose is to assist in understanding how legal issues may be examined, analysed and evaluated.
The Framework Collection
Six FrameworksThe Core Defence Domestic Violence Method™
A structured ten-stage framework for understanding how domestic violence allegations may be analysed, prepared and assessed.
The ten stages
- 01Immediate Risk Assessment
- 02Allegation Analysis
- 03Evidence Review
- 04Credibility Assessment
- 05Case Theory Development
- 06Strategic Pathway Assessment
- 07Preparation
- 08Advocacy
- 09Sentencing Strategy
- 10Appeal Review
The Core Defence Credibility Assessment Framework™
A framework for understanding how courts commonly assess disputed evidence.
Key considerations
- 01Consistency
- 02Corroboration
- 03Opportunity To Observe
- 04Reliability Of Memory
- 05Context
Read the FrameworkCentral Question
Which account is better supported by the available evidence?
The Core Defence Evidence Evaluation Framework™
A structured framework for understanding different categories of evidence and how evidence may be evaluated in domestic violence proceedings.
Categories of evidence
- 01Direct Evidence
- 02Contextual Evidence
- 03Corroborative Evidence
- 04Behavioural Evidence
- 05Objective Evidence
Read the FrameworkCentral Question
What does the totality of the evidence establish?
The Core Defence Evidence Continuum™
Understanding evidence as a continuum rather than a collection of isolated facts, with a focus on evidential strength, reliability and cumulative analysis.
Read the ContinuumThe Core Defence Analysis Protocol™
A structured approach to identifying, organising and evaluating legal issues, evidence and competing factual contentions.
Read the ProtocolThe Core Defence Prosecution Burden Map™
A framework illustrating the burden and standard of proof and how prosecutions are required to establish the elements of offences according to law.
Read the Burden MapHow the Frameworks Relate
The SystemOur Standard
What the institution stands for
Domestic Violence Defence Hub
The central platform
Core Defence Frameworks
The body of analytical knowledge
The Frameworks
Applied Across
How the Frameworks Work Together
The frameworks are not isolated articles. Each addresses a distinct question, and together they form a connected system of analysis, education and professional standards.
- Our Standard
- explains what the institution stands for.
- The Domestic Violence Method™
- explains how matters are approached.
- The Credibility Framework™
- explains how disputed evidence may be assessed.
- The Evidence Framework™
- explains how evidence may be analysed.
- The Evidence Continuum™
- explains evidential strength.
- The Analysis Protocol™
- explains structured legal analysis.
- The Prosecution Burden Map™
- explains proof and legal requirements.
Explore the Platform
The objective is not to claim authority.
The objective is to deserve authority.
Authority should emerge from experience, contribution, analysis, education and professional standards rather than assertion.
Start Here — Guided Navigation
A Guided Path Through Our Domestic Violence Resources
This is not a menu. It is a structured reading sequence designed to show where to begin, which resources matter most, and which page to read next. Choose the pathway that reflects your situation.
Pathway One
New to domestic violence proceedings?
Pathway Two
Involved in ADVO proceedings?
Pathway Three
Preparing for a hearing?
Pathway Four
Considering an appeal?
Connected Body of Knowledge
Related Authority Resources
Each resource forms part of a single, connected body of knowledge. Continue through the platform to understand how these principles operate together.
Domestic Violence Defence Hub
The central navigation point connecting every resource, framework and centre across the platform.
Read MoreDomestic Violence Defence Lawyers NSW
The comprehensive authority resource on how domestic violence allegations are examined and defended in New South Wales.
Read MoreCore Defence Domestic Violence Method™
The structured ten-stage approach applied to the preparation and analysis of every domestic violence matter.
Read MoreCore Defence Credibility Assessment Framework™
How courts evaluate the reliability of evidence and testimony rather than simply deciding who to believe.
Read MoreCore Defence Evidence Evaluation Framework™
How the totality of the evidence is assessed to determine what it genuinely establishes.
Read MoreOur Standard
The principles that guide our approach to domestic violence defence representation, advocacy, education and professional service.
- Advocacy Before Marketing
- Knowledge Before Promotion
- Trust Before Visibility
- Authority Is Earned