An Apprehended Violence Order can be varied or revoked if there has been a change in circumstances. The application needs to set out the reasons the person wants to vary or revoke the Apprehended Violence Order. nnApplications to vary or amend an Apprehended Violence Order need to be submitted to a local court. This can be done by a police officer, yourself or the protected person. Where the protected person is a child only the police can apply for the Apprehended Violence Order to be varied or revoked.