Salvation Army workers join police to stop family violence in Ballarat
Specialist Salvation Army workers now work with Victoria Police family violence units in Ballarat. They support victims and offenders.
The Alexis Family Violence Response Model pairs specialist workers with police detectives. It helps victims at serious risk.
It works with offenders to change their behaviour. Two workers are now at Ballarat police station.
In its first two weeks, the program supported four victims and six offenders. The model arranges housing, mental health services, medical help and emergency housing.
Ballarat's family violence rate is 60 per cent higher than the Victorian average.
- 60 per cent higher than Victorian average
- Ballarat violence rate
- 4 victims, 6 offenders supported
- Early program impact
- 2 at Ballarat police station
- Embedded workers
- Operates in 5 regions total
- Model reach
Why it mattersCoordinated support for victims and early work with offenders can break cycles of repeat violence. This can save lives.
AustraliaBallarat residents, especially those affected by family violence, now have specialist support integrated with police response.
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