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Monitoring Victoria’s family violence reforms: Primary Prevention System Architecture

Date:
16 Aug 2022

This is the fourth of seven topic-based reports, as outlined in the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor's plan for 2021–2022.

This report examines the implementation progress in establishing effective system architecture for the primary prevention of family violence and coordinated effort between the government and non-government sectors.

Monitoring Victoria's Family Violence Reforms: Primary Prevention System Architecture

FVRIM Primary Prevention System Architecture Report
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  • Monitoring context

    The role of the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor, our monitoring approach for 2021–2022, and stakeholders consulted for this topic

  • Foreword

    The Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor, Jan Shuard PSM, introduces the topic

  • Introduction

    This report examines the Victorian Government's progress in establishing effective system architecture and coordinated efforts for the primary prevention of family violence

  • Key findings and suggested actions

    Key findings and suggested actions to support the primary prevention system architecture

  • What did the Royal Commission say and what has changed since?

    Since the Royal Commission, major developments have included the launch of Victoria’s family violence prevention strategy, Free From Violence, and the creation of Respect Victoria

  • Strategies and plans

    There are dedicated prevention strategies and plans but there remains a need for a clear theory of change and a system operating framework

  • Roles and responsibilities

    Clarifying roles and responsibilities should be prioritised

  • An inclusive and joined-up system

    There are opportunities to create a more inclusive and joined-up system

  • Workforce

    A highly skilled workforce exists and will need to be built upon to support the architecture and realise the intent of Free From Violence

  • Funding

    The current approach to funding works against sustained efforts in primary prevention

  • Research, evaluation and monitoring

    Ongoing research, evaluation and monitoring will help to build the evidence base and assess progress

  • Family violence services and support

    Support if you have experienced violence or sexual assault and require immediate or ongoing assistance

  • Victim survivor acknowledgement

    We acknowledge the impact of family violence on individuals, families and communities, and the strength and resilience of the children and adults who have, and are still, experiencing family violence

  • Aboriginal acknowledgement

    We acknowledge the ongoing leadership role of the Aboriginal community in addressing and preventing family violence and join with our First Peoples to eliminate family violence from all communities

  • Glossary

    Glossary of relevant terms and abbreviations

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