❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on domestic violence programs and budgets within the WA Police. The answer outlines the police's approach, dedicated units, and inter-agency collaborations, but states there's no specific budget allocated to domestic violence programs.
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(b) 2002-2003; (c) 2003-2004; (d) 2004-2005; and (e) 2005-2006?
(c) 2003-2004; (d) 2004-2005; and (e) 2005-2006?
(d) 2004-2005; and (e) 2005-2006?
(e) 2005-2006?
There are 14 dedicated Child Protection and Domestic Violence officers located in districts state-wide. Dealing with domestic violence forms a significant proportion of the duties carried out by frontline officers at police stations throughout the State. The Western Australia Police works in partnership with other agencies to achieve a whole of government approach to family and domestic violence. The WA Police is directly involved in multi-agency programs through initiatives coordinated by the Human Services Director Generals Group, Department of Community Development, Education Department and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. In addition District Superintendents are involved with Human Services Regional Manager Forums which consult with the wider community to identify and prioritise community needs for addressing social issues that premise community problems at a regional level.
The Western Australia Police works in partnership with other agencies to achieve a whole of government approach to family and domestic violence. The WA Police is directly involved in multi-agency programs through initiatives coordinated by the Human Services Director Generals Group, Department of Community Development, Education Department and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. In addition District Superintendents are involved with Human Services Regional Manager Forums which consult with the wider community to identify and prioritise community needs for addressing social issues that premise community problems at a regional level.
(c) 2003-2004; (d) 2004-2005; and (e) 2005-2006?
(d) 2004-2005; and (e) 2005-2006?
(e) 2005-2006?
There are 14 dedicated Child Protection and Domestic Violence officers located in districts state-wide. Dealing with domestic violence forms a significant proportion of the duties carried out by frontline officers at police stations throughout the State. The Western Australia Police works in partnership with other agencies to achieve a whole of government approach to family and domestic violence. The WA Police is directly involved in multi-agency programs through initiatives coordinated by the Human Services Director Generals Group, Department of Community Development, Education Department and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. In addition District Superintendents are involved with Human Services Regional Manager Forums which consult with the wider community to identify and prioritise community needs for addressing social issues that premise community problems at a regional level.
The Western Australia Police works in partnership with other agencies to achieve a whole of government approach to family and domestic violence. The WA Police is directly involved in multi-agency programs through initiatives coordinated by the Human Services Director Generals Group, Department of Community Development, Education Department and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. In addition District Superintendents are involved with Human Services Regional Manager Forums which consult with the wider community to identify and prioritise community needs for addressing social issues that premise community problems at a regional level.
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Answered
13 June 2006
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
42 days
(1a-e)The Western Australia Police has no specific budget allocated to domestic violence programs, however it has a number of dedicated Units that deal with domestic violence which incorporates spousal and child abuse. The primary police units dealing with these issues are the Family Protection Unit, Child Protection Squad, Child Interview Unit, ANCOR Unit and Cyber Predator Team.
There are 14 dedicated Child Protection and Domestic Violence officers located in districts state-wide. Dealing with domestic violence forms a significant proportion of the duties carried out by frontline officers at police stations throughout the State.
The Western Australia Police works in partnership with other agencies to achieve a whole of government approach to family and domestic violence. The WA Police is directly involved in multi-agency programs through initiatives coordinated by the Human Services Director Generals Group, Department of Community Development, Education Department and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. In addition District Superintendents are involved with Human Services Regional Manager Forums which consult with the wider community to identify and prioritise community needs for addressing social issues that premise community problems at a regional level.
There are 14 dedicated Child Protection and Domestic Violence officers located in districts state-wide. Dealing with domestic violence forms a significant proportion of the duties carried out by frontline officers at police stations throughout the State.
The Western Australia Police works in partnership with other agencies to achieve a whole of government approach to family and domestic violence. The WA Police is directly involved in multi-agency programs through initiatives coordinated by the Human Services Director Generals Group, Department of Community Development, Education Department and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. In addition District Superintendents are involved with Human Services Regional Manager Forums which consult with the wider community to identify and prioritise community needs for addressing social issues that premise community problems at a regional level.
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