Web resource:	http://www.police.vic.gov.au/files/documents/464_FV_COP.pdf
Type:	Report
Title:	Code of practice for the investigation of domestic violence : supporting an integrated response to family violence in Victoria
Authors:	Victoria Police
Keywords:	Criminal justice responses;Standards;Indigenous issues;Older people;Legal issues;Protection orders;Cross-cultural;Regional rural and remote areas;Disability;Policing;CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse);Child protection
Topic:	Policing and legal responses
Year:	2004
Publisher:	Victoria Police
Notes:	The executive summary may be accessed at: http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=674. Outlines the Victorian Police Code of Practice for investigation of family violence allegations, from the reporting stage to referral and/or criminal or civil prosecution. Basic principles, such as the obligation to act on all reports of family violence and the obligation to prioritise safety of women and children, are explained. The models and strategies adopted for assessing risk, determining whether or not to proceed to prosecution and specific issues that may arise when dealing with particular classes of persons, such as Indigenous communities or people with a disability, are also discussed. Recording requirements and the various referral options are explained and the trial process, in both civil and criminal proceedings, and the police officer's role in those proceedings, is addressed in detail. Mechanisms for evaluating police responses to and investigation of family violence are also outlined. The final section lists relevant referral information.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19085
Physical description:	76 p.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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