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Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

When Jessica* met her partner, she had long term employment, a stable rental and significant savings. But this all changed after she moved in a financially abusive partner.

8 March 2019

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RLC in the media: 'War on fun' as number of unlawful strip searches escalates

Police are accused of using aggressive tactics that are humiliating law-abiding young people as fears over music festival drug deaths escalate. Victoria Pengilley reports for news.com.au.

9 January 2019

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Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

RLC welcomes the strengthening of laws in NSW to protect people from stalking and intimidation online and via mobile phones.

9 October 2018

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Media Release: NSW Parliamentary Committee Calls on NSW Police To Release “Hidden” Policing Blacklist Policy

The NSW Parliament Law and Safety Committee has just released a report calling on NSW police to make publicly available details surrounding a “hidden” blacklist used by police to target children as young as nine.

21 September 2018

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LECC Exposes Police Misconduct: NSW Police Oversight Body Releases Initial Findings

On 20 September, the Law Enforcement and Conduct Commission (LECC) released findings of its first three reports on police misconduct.

20 September 2018

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New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Strangulation is one of the most common and lethal forms of domestic violence. It can seriously affect a victim's long-term physical and psychological health and is a highly predictive indicator of future homicide.

14 September 2018

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CLC Volunteer Solicitor Training

Over the the past few months, a series of free training sessions have been offered to volunteer solicitors at Kingsford, Inner City, Redfern and Marrickville Legal Centres. Book now for the final session, being held in November.

4 September 2018

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Redfern Legal Centre’s Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS)

Redfern Legal Centre has pioneered frontline domestic violence legal services for more than 30 years and is extremely proud of its Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS).

3 September 2018

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New Crown Land Legislation Grants Police Powers to Stop Protest

On July 1, the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (NSW) (‘the Act’) and many provisions of the Crown Land Management Regulation 2018 (‘the Regulation’) came into effect.

20 July 2018

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NSW trial offers new approach for rehousing domestic violence victims

The NSW State Government is trialing a new model of living arrangements for victims of serious domestic violence, The Daily Telegraph reports.

4 May 2018

Topics

Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

RLC in the media: 'War on fun' as number of unlawful strip searches escalates

Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

Media Release: NSW Parliamentary Committee Calls on NSW Police To Release “Hidden” Policing Blacklist Policy

LECC Exposes Police Misconduct: NSW Police Oversight Body Releases Initial Findings

New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

CLC Volunteer Solicitor Training

Redfern Legal Centre’s Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS)

New Crown Land Legislation Grants Police Powers to Stop Protest

NSW trial offers new approach for rehousing domestic violence victims

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