The government has also committed $1.4 million towards a pilot which sees specialist support workers at selected police stations.
The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service and NSW Police Force Co-location Pilot is being extended for 12 months and expanded to five more locations following a successful pilot.
The pilot commenced in late October 2022 at five locations: Kogarah, Fairfield, Griffith, Armidale and Nowra Police Stations.
The initiative aims to improve the experience of victim-survivors who attend police stations, increase the number of victim-survivors who report to police, and streamline their access to safety and support.
If you, or anyone you know needs help with domestic and/or family violence, there are many resources available:
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
If you are in need of immediate assistance, call Triple Zero (000)
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