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ACT police seek witnesses to family violence incident

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a family violence incident that occurred during the afternoon and evening of Thursday 29 February in the Gungahlin and Belconnen regions.    

ACT Policing make five family violence arrests overnight

Five Canberrans have been arrested after a series of alleged family violence offences overnight –doubling the average daily rate of family violence arrests in the ACT. 

ACT Policing seek wanted man Jason Reid 37

ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate wanted 37-year-old man Jason Reid. 

Previously bailed man arrested in Weetangera after family violence offences

A 25-year-old man who had previously received bail for family violence offences was arrested and charged yesterday 11 May, for additional offences.  

Trauma key factor in young people using violence in the home

Systems which categorise young people as either perpetrators or victim-survivors has left services unable to recognise the ongoing impacts of trauma on young people who have experienced adult-perpetrated domestic and family violence or who may have other unmet support needs.

Seven face court after weekend of family violence offences in ACT

Seven people are facing court today after ACT Policing responded to 25 family violence calls over the weekend.

Stopping family violence in Australia starts with protecting children

They’re our youngest and most vulnerable citizens, yet despite protection initiatives and support services, between 50,000 and 100,000 children are abused or neglected each year in Australia.

To the editor: Time to end corporal punishment of children

aturday 30 April is International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children. The list of countries prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, including the home, is growing fast.

Rattenbury wants stronger family violence laws

A new bill seeks to reduce trauma for family violence victims and to strengthen sentencing options for perpetrators. 

Man charged with family violence arrested at Calwell shops toilet

A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple family violence offences following his arrest in Calwell last night after he had barricaded himself in a toilet cubicle at a shopping centre. About 6.40pm...

Alan Matas sought for family violence offences

ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate 34-year-old man Alan Matas following a warrant being issued for his arrest.

Canberra turns orange to honour family violence victims

The heartbreaking rates of domestic and family violence continues to be a stain on Australia, with an estimated 2.2 million adults reported as victims of physical and/or sexual violence by a partner from the age of 15.

Government, ALP match on body to end violence

The federal government is setting up a Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission as part of its next national plan to end violence against women and children.

Domestic and Family Violence Death Review to be established in the ACT

A Domestic and Family Violence Death Review will soon be established in the ACT to minimise the likelihood of further deaths.

More demand for domestic violence help during ACT lockdown

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) has received more calls than ever to their 24/7 hotline, and an increased demand for crisis accommodation since the lockdown began, which CEO Sue Webeck thinks are good signs.

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