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24
Hour Crisis Support and Intervention / Forensic
Medical Services / legal / investigative
multi-disciplinary centre for victims wishing to
access the criminal justice system;
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Outreach services;
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Community education and prevention programs within
the schools;
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Raising the awareness in the community into the
incidence of family violence and sexual assault;
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Safe, short, medium and long-term emergency
transitional accommodation for women and children
escaping family violence;
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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;
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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;
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Ongoing development and implementation of
educational programs;
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Referrals on behalf of the victim / survivor to
other services as necessary;
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The establishment of protocols with relevant
organisations in the Mallee region;
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A
well demonstrated integrated response to
family violence with the Police, Courts, Child
Protection Unit, Mental Health Services and other
Health Services;
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Liaison and consultation with community groups in
relation to sexual assault and family violence
issues;
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Quality resources, skills and information.
