- Author:
- Family Safety Victoria
- Date:
- 25 Nov 2021
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Acknowledgement of Country
Family Safety Victoria proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Victoria and pays its respects to all First Peoples. We acknowledge that sovereignty over this land was never ceded. This is Aboriginal land; always was, always will be. We recognise and value the ongoing contribution of Aboriginal people and communities to Victorian life, and particularly acknowledge the long-standing leadership of Aboriginal communities and Elders in Victoria in preventing and responding to family violence and improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, children and families.
Acknowledgement of victim survivors
Family Safety Victoria acknowledges adults, children and young people who have experienced family violence, sexual violence, and all forms of violence against women and children. We recognise the vital importance of family violence system and service reforms being informed by their experiences, expertise and advocacy. We also remember and pay respects to those who did not survive and acknowledge all those who have lost loved ones to family violence. We keep forefront in our minds all victim survivors of family violence and sexual violence, for whom we undertake this work.
Statement of support for Aboriginal self-determination
We are committed to the principles and approach underpinning the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum’s Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong culture, strong peoples, strong families.
CEO's message
We are motivated and inspired by delivering an ambitious reform program to ensure family violence and the inequalities which underpin it are no longer tolerated in Victoria.
The problem
Family violence and sexual violence is widespread and causes harm, particularly to women and children. It destroys families and communities and undermines our ability to achieve equality.
Our vision, purpose, values and approach
Ensuring family violence and the inequalities which underpin it are no longer tolerated in Victoria through our actions and values.
Our strategic priorities
There is a range of intended outcomes from our strategic priorities.
Strategic priority 1
Victim survivors, children and families are safe and supported to recover and thrive.
Strategic priority 2
Perpetrators are held accountable, connected and take responsibility for stopping their violence.
Strategic priority 3
System change: preventing and responding to family violence is systemic and enduring.
Reform governance and impact
We are supporting the next implementation phase of family violence reforms with our refreshed governance model.
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