Latest multi agency family violence operation

The second multi-agency Family Violence Intervention operation was conducted over 25-26 September, 2020 as part of ACT Policing’s ongoing commitment to tackling family violence.

This operation saw ACT Policing partner with the Domestic Violence Crisis Service, Child and Youth Protection Service, ACT Victim Support and the Office of Family Safety to conduct compliance checks on known family violence offenders.

During the operation, police attended 65 addresses and found 34 offenders complying with conditions, and only four perpetrators to be in breach of their bail conditions.

Nine perpetrators requested assistance through referral to support services.

Officer in Charge of ACT Policing’s Family Violence Unit, Inspector Sue Smith said the focus of the operation was to ensure these high risk offenders are complying with their bail conditions and family violence orders.  

“Police engage with these offenders to improve their understanding of court orders and other compliance documents, and where appropriate offer referrals to support agencies,” Inspector Smith said.  

“The safety of victims and their children is the primary consideration in carrying out the operation, with partner agencies available to contact victims and offering assistance and support where required.

“Operations such as this highlight ACT Policing’s strong commitment to addressing family violence and collaborating with partner agencies to achieve these goals.”

ACT Policing encourages anyone experiencing family violence to contact police. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000), or for a police response, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. The ACT Policing Family Violence Unit can be contacted directly on 02 5126 9114.

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