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VAW in Australia- The Frontline Narrative of a Multicultural Officer

VAW in Australia- The Frontline Narrative of a Multicultural Officer. Sunita Kotnala Consultant Social Policy and International Development. VAW in Australia. Domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault is a criminal offence in Australia

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VAW in Australia- The Frontline Narrative of a Multicultural Officer

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  1. VAW in Australia- The Frontline Narrative of a Multicultural Officer SunitaKotnala Consultant Social Policy and International Development

  2. VAW in Australia • Domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault is a criminal offence in Australia • DV and Family violence continue to be a major social issue nationally • National Plan to reduce violence against women and their children 2010-2022 • Support services and programs across government agencies • Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officers , Multicultural Cultural Liaison Officers or equivalent across all jurisdictions

  3. NSW Multicultural Community Liaison Officer (MCLO) Program Civilian officers to improve communication for better policing and police: • Victim & language support • Compliance monitoring • Complaints • Capacity Building • Education & Training • Community development • Peace building activities

  4. Key challenges for MCLO • Prejudicial policing/ personal attitudes • Mistrust of authority, reluctance to report crime • Cultural practices and attitudes towards DV • Limited understanding of Australian legal system • Individual rights and responsibilities regarding DV • Lager community attitudes • Capacity of service providers- Government & NGO

  5. Achievements of MCLO program • Increase in DV reporting from multicultural communities • Improved outcomes in courts for victims • Increased budget for interpreter and language support • Reduction in costs awarded by courts • Improved interagency communication & collaboration • Amendments to legislation & policing practice • Better understanding of individual rights and responsibilities within Australian legal system

  6. References • NSW Police Force Priorities for Working in a Culturally, Linguistically and Religiously Diverse Society- https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/73156/Internet_-_MPSP_Plan_2011-14.pdf • The National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their childrenhttp://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/women/programs-services/reducing-violence/the-national-plan-to-reduce-violence-against-women-and-their-children • Bridging the data gaps for domestic and family violence serviceshttp://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4529.0.00.002?OpenDocument • Code of Practice for the NSW Police Force Response to Domestic Violence and family Violence http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/165202/DFV_Code_of_Practice_FINAL_-_Updated_Jan_14.pdf

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