When police misjudge domestic violence, victims are slapped with intervention order applications
6 years, 7 months ago

When police misjudge domestic violence, victims are slapped with intervention order applications

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When Stephanie's* partner called the police to report her, she was actually relieved. Stephanie said Mark later said he called police "to get back at her". Research by Women's Legal Service Victoria suggests Victorian police are repeatedly mistaking domestic violence victims for perpetrators — and bungling the issuing of intervention orders designed to protect them. But Women's Legal Service senior policy lawyer Marianne Jago said officers still seemed unfamiliar with the code of practice, and did not have the training required to deal with what are complex situations. " "This is a really hard job for the police when they're called to specific incidents, and partly it's because family violence is not an incident.

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Inquiry calls for nationally consistent rules and better resources for family violence orders
1 month, 1 week ago

Inquiry calls for nationally consistent rules and better resources for family violence orders

ABC  

Protection from family violence is a postcode lottery, and children should be allowed to apply for their own family violence orders, a parliamentary inquiry into the system has found. The parliamentary inquiry into family violence orders said the Australian government must act swiftly to coordinate rules for protection orders across states and territories, finding wide variation across the country is …

A day on the frontline of Australia's domestic violence crisis
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A day on the frontline of Australia's domestic violence crisis

ABC  

A young woman seeking to have her partner's apprehended violence order amended so her five-year-old child can speak to him on the phone. These are just some of the women who pass through the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service safe room at Liverpool Courthouse on a sunny Tuesday. The process often looks "And we go from there, explaining what …

Thousands to rally against family violence as police commander calls for perpetrators to be put on register
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands to rally against family violence as police commander calls for perpetrators to be put on register

ABC  

In short: A senior Victoria Police commander wants a register of family violence perpetrators to be established. A senior Victoria Police commander has issued a renewed call for family violence perpetrators to be put on a register in the same way as sex offenders. Family Violence Command Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway said she was "disheartened" by the number of women …

Tasmania's police family violence orders are supposed to keep victims safe. But experts say they're backfiring on women
2 years ago

Tasmania's police family violence orders are supposed to keep victims safe. But experts say they're backfiring on women

ABC  

When Anna* called police to report that she'd been assaulted by her partner one afternoon in late 2021, all she wanted was for them to pull him into line — to "tell him off". Ellen Reeves, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, said it's concerning that police are issuing the bulk of protection …

Police 'just dismissed' requests for help from domestic violence murder victim, daughter says
2 years, 8 months ago

Police 'just dismissed' requests for help from domestic violence murder victim, daughter says

ABC  

The daughter of a domestic violence murder victim says women in Queensland are forced to play a game of "Russian roulette" as to whether they are going to get proper support from police. Key points: Doreen Langham was killed by her ex-partner in January 2021 Ms Langham sought help from police numerous times in the weeks leading up to her …

Queensland Police grappling with 'concerning increase' in domestic violence by officers but most victims aren't reporting, advocates say
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland Police grappling with 'concerning increase' in domestic violence by officers but most victims aren't reporting, advocates say

ABC  

They've often been threatened with guns, stalked with high-tech tracking equipment and warned that no one will believe them if they call for help — so many don't. The figures reflect what Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson of Ethical Standards Command described as a "concerning increase" in "member-involved domestic violence", which she attributed to a greater willingness among victims to report …

More prison sentences for people who breach family violence orders in Victoria as police crack down on perpetrators
2 years, 10 months ago

More prison sentences for people who breach family violence orders in Victoria as police crack down on perpetrators

ABC  

More people than ever are being imprisoned for breaching family violence orders in Victoria as police have become increasingly responsive to the state's scourge of abuse, recording a fivefold increase in the number of breach offences in the decade to 2020. A new report by the Sentencing Advisory Council released this week shows Victoria's response to family violence has shifted …

Police force’s response to domestic abuse ‘of particular concern’
2 years, 10 months ago

Police force’s response to domestic abuse ‘of particular concern’

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Victoria Police officer convicted of family violence back on the frontline as 'strikingly' few cops charged in 2020
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria Police officer convicted of family violence back on the frontline as 'strikingly' few cops charged in 2020

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Victoria Police still has "a long way to go" to hold abusers in its ranks to account, police accountability experts say, as new data reveals a senior constable who was recently convicted of several family violence offences kept his job as a frontline officer. Key points: Seven Victoria Police officers were charged with family violence in 2020 65 police employees …

Victoria Police launches Australian-first policy for dealing with family violence perpetrators in its ranks
3 years, 4 months ago

Victoria Police launches Australian-first policy for dealing with family violence perpetrators in its ranks

ABC  

Victoria Police has launched a landmark policy for dealing with perpetrators of family violence in its ranks that it claims will stop abusive officers from being given "special treatment" and prioritise victims' safety. Key points: Victoria Police is the first police force in Australia to create a standalone policy for dealing with DFV involving employees A new unit will be …

Catherine's ex was one of few police officers charged with domestic violence, but she'll never get justice
3 years, 6 months ago

Catherine's ex was one of few police officers charged with domestic violence, but she'll never get justice

ABC  

When Catherine finally broke down one June morning in 2019 and called police about her cop husband's domestic violence, she was convinced she'd set in motion a murder suicide — that he'd retaliate by killing one of her children, then himself. Many believe one of the biggest problems still is that police aren't required to "conflict out" domestic violence matters …

'Bogus' domestic violence orders on the rise as violent partners seek to silence survivors 'out of spite'
3 years, 9 months ago

'Bogus' domestic violence orders on the rise as violent partners seek to silence survivors 'out of spite'

ABC  

Mother-of-three Jessica* cried as she recalled years of broken bones, bruises and blood pouring from her face at the hands of her husband. Key points: Experts say perpetrators are increasingly taking out vengeful domestic violence orders against victims in a bid to intimidate them A study found nearly half of all female deaths had a cross application order out against …

Family violence survivors sue Victoria Police, alleging breach of duty of care, human rights
3 years, 10 months ago

Family violence survivors sue Victoria Police, alleging breach of duty of care, human rights

ABC  

A family who survived domestic violence at the hands of a police officer is suing Victoria Police for allegedly breaching its duty of care in relation to the handling of the abuse complaints. Key points: Michelle and her two children are suing Victoria Police in the Supreme Court of Victoria claiming officers prioritised the welfare of the police perpetrator over …

Victoria's 'staggering' record: 82 cops charged with family violence in five years, but only one found guilty
4 years, 5 months ago

Victoria's 'staggering' record: 82 cops charged with family violence in five years, but only one found guilty

ABC  

Dozens of Victoria Police officers were charged with family violence offences in the five years to 2019 but only one was found guilty and none had convictions recorded. Not only are some police officers "not held accountable" for their abuse, Ms Caulfield said, some may remain in roles or teams responding to family violence in the community. It also noted …

Ex-police officer guilty of domestic violence has jail sentence overturned in County Court
4 years, 8 months ago

Ex-police officer guilty of domestic violence has jail sentence overturned in County Court

ABC  

A police officer who bashed his ex-partner in front of her son and pleaded guilty to family violence order breaches has been spared jail, after Victoria's County Court overturned a three-month prison term handed down this year. Key points: The officer pleaded guilty over a history of domestic violence but appealed his sentence A County Court judge quashed the jail …

Victoria Police, minister apologise to domestic violence victim after 'appalling' privacy breach
4 years, 9 months ago

Victoria Police, minister apologise to domestic violence victim after 'appalling' privacy breach

ABC  

Victoria Police has apologised to a woman who suffered domestic abuse at the hands of a serving officer, admitting the case was mishandled and that information about her plans to escape her attacker was wrongly shared around a Melbourne police station. "Victoria Police is working to simplify and streamline the discipline and complaints process and is also considering alternative investigative …

Inside the Men's Referral Service, a call centre dealing with Australia's abusive men and domestic violence
4 years, 10 months ago

Inside the Men's Referral Service, a call centre dealing with Australia's abusive men and domestic violence

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All the outbound calls at the Men's Referral Service start in a similar fashion. The Men's Referral Service says it's seen a 37 per cent increase in calls from men seeking help with family violence. "There are more men out there seeking help either because they're using violence in their relationships or they're worried they're going to," says Greg Wilkinson, …

Tasmanian police grappling with domestic violence within the force, documents show
5 years, 7 months ago

Tasmanian police grappling with domestic violence within the force, documents show

ABC  

Charlotte's involvement with police spanned about seven years and ranged from positive dealings to interactions so traumatic that she, for a time, stopped reporting the family violence perpetrated by her now ex-husband. Key points: Eight Tasmania Police officers were accused of 10 incidents of family violence between 2017 and July this year One of those 10 reports was unfounded, and …

Family violence deaths dominate headlines as Victorian coroner calls for changes
6 years, 7 months ago

Family violence deaths dominate headlines as Victorian coroner calls for changes

ABC  

Close to nine months before she was strangled to death by her former partner, Joy Maree Rowley woke up to him choking her. Yesterday, coroner Sara Hinchey released her findings into the death of Ms Rowley, and called for Victoria Police to review all cases of family violence-related deaths where there was a known history of violence. Coroner findings: In …

Family violence royal commission: Abusive partner register touted in Victoria in bid to stamp out repeat offenders
9 years, 8 months ago

Family violence royal commission: Abusive partner register touted in Victoria in bid to stamp out repeat offenders

ABC  

Family violence offenders in Victoria could be placed on a register, which people could then use to find out if their partner has a violent history, under a police proposal. Key police recommendations: Developing a "victim-centric" service The power to issue on-the-spot intervention orders Safe, online methods for reporting abuse to police A domestic violence offenders register Ensuring victims are …

Domestic violence: Thousands of parents seeking help from police for growing issue of violent children
9 years, 10 months ago

Domestic violence: Thousands of parents seeking help from police for growing issue of violent children

ABC  

Thousands of Australian parents are seeking help from police and courts to protect themselves from a little-talked about aspect of domestic abuse: violent children. Victorian woman Tina Broadby said she feared her son, Shane, could kill one of her daughters, who are aged between seven and 16 years. " Email 7.30syd@your.abc.net.au Responding to assaults by children difficult, police say A …

Court documents show thousands of domestic violence intervention orders being violated
9 years, 11 months ago

Court documents show thousands of domestic violence intervention orders being violated

ABC  

Intervention orders are often the first line of defence for victims of family violence, but court statistics show a large number of them are being violated. "In my experience most of our clients have had their intervention orders breached in some way, whether in person, by text message or by social media," said Janine Mahoney, chief executive of the Safe …

More people expected to seek help as Victoria's domestic violence stories are revealed in royal commission
10 years, 1 month ago

More people expected to seek help as Victoria's domestic violence stories are revealed in royal commission

ABC  

Victoria is expecting an increased demand on domestic violence victim support services as the state's royal commission gets underway on Monday. The State Government allocated $4 million towards extra support services to cope with the increase, on top of $36 million for the royal commission into family violence. Key focus of royal commission: Preventing family violence Improving early intervention to …

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