Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a complex societal problem that needs a comprehensive, coordinated response. The complexity arises because of the mix of victims, perpetrators, types of violence, involvement of children, and the sheer scale of the problem.
This report has been completed by the Queensland Audit Office to examine how effectively state public sector entities keep people safe from DFV, prevent it from occurring, and rehabilitate perpetrators to minimise re-offending. They also assessed how they coordinate with non-government DFV services.
Although the report does not speak specifically to Indigenous women and families, it addresses matters that impact them, such as police training, access to services and the need for holistic case management.
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