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“You make the call, we’ll make it stop”: New anti-domestic violence resources from NSW Police

NSW Police have launched a suite of new anti-domestic violence resources to promote community awareness of domestic violence and to encourage reporting to police.

28 February 2014

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RLC Video - Domestic Violence Help for Women: "A time to heal, take my hand."

Redfern Legal Centre's Aboriginal Specialist Domestic Violence Worker, Charmaigne, talks about what help is out there for women dealing with family and domestic violence.

23 January 2014

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Safe Beds for Pets

Perpetrators of domestic violence commonly try to persuade victims to return home or prevent them leaving home by threatening to harm family pets.

17 December 2013

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Case Study: Pets and Domestic Violence

Ella (not her real name) and her two children and their pets (a dog and a cat) were subjected to severe levels of violence and abuse from Ella’s partner.

17 December 2013

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The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Act 2013 (NSW)

The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Act 2013 (NSW) was assented to on 11 November 2013 and will commence on a date to be fixed by proclamation.

17 December 2013

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RLC’s Susan Smith appointed to Domestic and Family Violence Council

The Coordinator of the Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service at Redfern Legal Centre has been appointed to the newly established NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council.

29 October 2013

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Prosecutor Conferencing Initiative: Opportunity for domestic violence victims to prepare before hearings

NSW Police in conjunction with the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) will provide an opportunity for victims of domestic violence to prepare for defended hearings.

29 October 2013

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Children, DoCS and changes to the law: the yarn we have to have

Come along Tuesday 5 November at 11am to Redfern Community Centre, Hugo Street, Redfern. Everyone welcome. Lunch will be provided.

19 September 2013

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Hey Sis, we've got your back

“Hey Sister, we’ve got your back” is a network of Aboriginal women from all around New South Wales who are working to prevent sexual violence.

17 September 2013

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Casenote: Family Violence and Relocation

Richards & Parsons [2013] FamCAFC 74 (7 May 2013)

17 September 2013

Topics

“You make the call, we’ll make it stop”: New anti-domestic violence resources from NSW Police

RLC Video - Domestic Violence Help for Women: "A time to heal, take my hand."

Safe Beds for Pets

Case Study: Pets and Domestic Violence

The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Act 2013 (NSW)

RLC’s Susan Smith appointed to Domestic and Family Violence Council

Prosecutor Conferencing Initiative: Opportunity for domestic violence victims to prepare before hearings

Children, DoCS and changes to the law: the yarn we have to have

Hey Sis, we've got your back

Casenote: Family Violence and Relocation

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