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Working Group on Domestic Violence

Domestic violence committees in NSW

Committee name Organisation Description
The Premier's Council on Preventing Violence Against Women
http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/vpcu/the_premiers_
council_on_preventing_violence_against_women
Chaired by the Minister for Women Advisory Committee to assist in the development of the Department of Premier and Cabinet's Domestic and Family Violence Strategic Framework.
Domestic Violence Senior Officer's Group Department of Premier and Cabinet To facilitate coordination and integration of interagency responses to domestic and family violence and oversee the implementation and evaluation of the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Strategic Framework.
Police Force Region Co-ordinators
http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/vpcu/contact_us/
nsw_police_force_region_dv_coordinators
NSW Police The regional coordinators ensure that links between local domestic and family violence service delivery and state-wide strategic priorities are developed and maintained.
Local Domestic Violence Committees (LDVCs) NSW Department of Justice and Attorney-General Tel: 02 9228 8081 There are over 85 Local Domestic Violence Committees across the state which can provide accurate information about the available services in the area. LDVCs also perform an important function in raising community awareness, lobbying for improved services and monitoring the effectiveness of local services in responding to women and children.
Apprehended Violence Orders Legal Issues Coordinating Committee (AVLICC)
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/vaw/
dvguidelines.nsf/pages/forumsandmeetings#avlicc
NSW Department of Justice and Attorney-General To examine and identify legal, policy and procedural barriers to the provision of adequate criminal justice system services and to ensure appropriate co-ordination of services to persons seeking protection from personal and domestic violence.
Cross-Agency Risk Assessment & Management (CARAM) Project NSW Health Advisory committee on the development of a cross-agency risk assessment tool.
Domestic Violence Court Intervention Model (DVICM) Senior Officers Group NSW Department of Justice and Attorney-General To advise on the implementation of the DVICM.
Intersectoral Domestic and Family Violence Education and Training Project NSW Health To coordinate training and promote consistency among agencies that provide services to people affected by domestic violence
Same Sex Domestic Violence Interagency Steering Group
http://ssdv.acon.org.au/providerinfo/ssdvwginfo.php
  To advise on the development, implementation and evaluation of an action plan that addresses SSDV issues
Standardised domestic violence brochure NSW Attorney General's Department, Crime Prevention Division Advisory committee for the development of a standardised brochure for victims of domestic violence
Staying Home Leaving Violence Department of Community Services To advise on the operation of the Staying Home Leaving Violence project.
Victims Service Delivery Enhancement Program (SDEP) Steering Committee NSW Department of Justice and Attorney-General To ensure key government agencies participate in the development of the SDEP and address any implementation issues that may arise.
Victims of Crime Interagency Forum NSW Department of Justice and Attorney-General  


NLAF October 2009

 

 
 
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