Not Now, Not Ever: Putting an End to Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland

Description

The Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland (the Taskforce) was established on 10 September 2014 to define the domestic and family violence landscape in Queensland, and make recommendations to inform the development of a long term vision and strategy for Government and the community, to rid Queensland of this insidious form of violence. The Taskforce received 185 submissions from men and women who had experienced domestic and family violence; met with 367 different groups of victims, service providers and community leaders; hosted awareness raising events; commissioned focus groups; and considered the 961 completed surveys undertaken at the commencement of the review. This report provides recommendations and insights gathered and developed by the Taskforce to set the vision and direction for a Queensland strategy to stop domestic and family violence. It identifies Aboriginal and Torres Islanders as a particular vulnerable group, evaluating existing programs targeting Indigenous Australians and recommendations for other government actions. Three broad areas of reform – culture and attitude, integrated responses, and justice and the law – form the foundation of this report.

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