Family Violence, Sexual Assault and Victims of Crime
Supporting those who have experienced violence
The Victorian Government is committed to providing the most accessible, comprehensive and supportive range of services to those who have experienced violence. These experiences along with physical and sexual abuse require a complex range of responses from the government, non- government organisations and relevant professionals.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) provides support services for people who have experienced violence and offers violence prevention programs through the following services:
- Family Violence Prevention and Support Services
- Indigenous Family Violence Strategy
- Sexual Assault Support Services
The Victims of Crime Services (including Victims Assistance) are now at the Department of Justice - Victims of Crime.
Features
Intensive Case Management for women experiencing family violence
During 2007, the Office of Housing, Victorian Department of Human Services, engaged consultants, Thomson Goodall Associates, to undertake data collection and analysis of the Intensive Case Management program for women experiencing family violence.
Workforce Development for Sexual Assault Workers
Submissions are sought from experienced training professionals who have knowledge and understanding of sexual assault theory, research and clinical practice issues.
Women's journey away from family violence - Framework and Summary
The focus of this project was two fold: to research women's recovery from family violence (now termed journey away from family violence) and based on the findings, to develop a framework that informs a comprehensive, flexible and coordinated Victorian response.
Changing Lives - A New Approach to Family Violence in Victoria
This publication outlines detail of the government's $35.1 million over 4 year investment to improve Victoria's response to family violence.
Indigenous Family Violence Task Force Report 2003
With the support of the Victorian Government, the Task Force undertook and completed the challenging task of in-depth community consultations at a local, regional and statewide level.
Victorian Government Response to the Victorian Indigenous Family Violence Task Force Final Report
In 2002, the Victorian Government released the Framework for the development of the Victorian Indigenous Family Violence Strategy: a partnership approach between Indigenous Communities and Government (the Framework).
Reforming the Family Violence System in Victoria
A report developed by the Statewide Steering Committee to Reduce Family Violence
Family Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework
The Family Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework is for application across Victorian Government funded family violence services, including police and courts and related services.
Integrated Family Violence
The Government has committed $35.1 million over four years to deliver a new approach to family violence services in Victoria.