Access to Justice

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service:

• provides crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, information, support and practical assistance for people subjected to, or using, violence and abuse in relationships, giving priority to those subjected to violence;
• encourages those who use violence and abuse in relationships to take responsibility for, and cease, this behaviour;
• addresses the problem of violence and abuse in personal relationships, and associated issues by
  (i) working collaboratively with other agencies;
  (ii) providing education and information;
  (iii) promoting and being the embodiment of leading practice policy and programs; and
  (iv) initiating and participating in data collection and research