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THE MALLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROVIDES

  • 24 Hour Crisis Support and Intervention / Forensic Medical Services / legal / investigative multi-disciplinary centre for victims wishing to access the criminal justice system;

  • Outreach services;

  • Community education and prevention programs within the schools;

  • Raising the awareness in the community into the incidence of family violence and sexual assault;

  • Safe, short, medium and long-term emergency transitional accommodation for women and children escaping family violence;

  • Quality care from appropriately trained and experienced staff, respectful of privacy and dignity regardless of social status, disability, age, sex, race, religion or political belief;

  • Short, medium, long-term counselling, advocacy and support for women, men, children and families to assist with making informed decisions  about their circumstances and safety;

  • Ongoing development and implementation of educational programs;

  • Referrals on behalf of the victim / survivor to other services as necessary;

  • The establishment of protocols with relevant organisations in the Mallee region;

  • A well demonstrated integrated response to  family violence with the Police, Courts, Child Protection Unit, Mental Health Services and other Health Services;

  • Liaison  and consultation with community groups in relation to sexual assault and family violence issues;

  • Quality resources, skills and information.

 

 
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