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Victoria Police is part of a multi-agency
system that manages family violence, which includes the Department
of Justice, the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, the Department of
Human Services and the Department of Planning and Community
Development. Police play a vital role in this integrated approach.
As the first to respond to family violence incidents, their duty is
to secure the victim’s immediate safety and refer them to support
services and interventions as appropriate.
The audit assessed whether Victoria Police
offers safety and support services to victims and perpetrators of
family violence, which helps to reduce the impact of family
violence on the community.
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