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Domain 4: System

Preventing and responding to family violence is systemic and enduring

The Royal CommissionExternal Link found the family violence system was complex and difficult to navigate across the many services and systems. This included the justice system, legal services, police, specialist family violence services, housing, child protection and health services.

A whole of government approach is required to transform how we prevent and respond to family violence. This involves fundamental changes to ensure all service systems are able to:

  • identify, assess, manage and respond to victim survivors and perpetrators
  • deliver better outcomes for those affected by family violence.

Family Violence Outcomes Framework: Domain 4

Domain 4: System
Family Violence Outcomes Framework: Domain 4

Domain Definition
Domain 1: Prevention Family violence and gender inequality are not tolerated.
Domain 2: Victim survivors Victim survivors, vulnerable children and families are safe and supported to recover and thrive.
Domain 3: Perpetrators Perpetrators are held accountable, connected and take responsibility for stopping their violence.
Domain 4: System Preventing and responding to family violence is systematic and enduring.

Download Family Violence Outcomes Framework: Domain 4

Outcomes measures data

Reviewed 14 April 2022

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