Man charged over assault and harassment in Ballarat
A 30-year-old man was charged with assault and harassment. He also breached family violence intervention orders.
Police arrested a 30-year-old man on Monday in Brooklyn for assault and harassment. He's accused of assaulting someone and leaving injuries.
He also harassed them by phone. He allegedly breached a family violence intervention order.
He breached a final order as well. He was remanded in custody to appear in Ballarat Magistrates' Court on September 18.
The arrest comes as the Alexis Family Violence Response Model expanded to Ballarat. The program teams police with specialist workers.
They support victims and survivors at risk. It also supports those with mental health concerns, addiction, and housing needs.
Why it mattersFamily violence charges bring hope. A coordinated community response protects survivors. It can prevent future harm.
AustraliaAustralia's family violence crisis sees new support models expand beyond traditional police response into community care.
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