Police training in responding to family, domestic and sexual violence

Abstract

This report reviews published Australian and international research on police training in responding to family, domestic, and sexual violence. The study highlights the evolution of police training over recent decades, emphasizing the shift from basic procedural training to advanced training focused on recognizing and investigating coercive control and identifying primary aggressors. The report underscores the importance of practical, problem-solving components in training and the inclusion of external experts to enhance police officers' skills and attitudes toward family, domestic, and sexual violence cases.