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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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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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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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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

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New Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) launched

On 17 May, Susan Smith, the Coordinator of RLC's Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (Sydney WDVCAS), spoke at the launch of the new Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) program.

21 May 2017

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Statutory Review of Victims Rights and Support Act 2013

Sydney WDVCAS has recently made a submission to the statutory review of the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013.

29 August 2016

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RLC in the Medical Journal of Australia

Redfern Legal Centre's Health Justice Partnership with Sydney Local Health District in the Medical Journal of Australia.

16 June 2016

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Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report finalised

RLC welcomes the finalisation of the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report.

16 June 2016

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Positions available in our Domestic Violence Service

Redfern Legal Centre has three exciting positions available within its Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service.

12 May 2016

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Elder abuse by family members on the increase

6 April 2016 Over the past five years Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS) has seen a steady increase in the number of elderly clients reporting abuse by their children.

6 April 2016

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Topics

Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

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

NSW trial offers new approach for rehousing domestic violence victims

New Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) launched

Statutory Review of Victims Rights and Support Act 2013

RLC in the Medical Journal of Australia

Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence report finalised

Positions available in our Domestic Violence Service

Elder abuse by family members on the increase

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