Human Rights Commission welcomes Government moves to respond
better to family and sexual violence
The Human Rights
Commission has welcomed the Government’s launch of a
significant new work programme to ensure agencies respond
better to family and sexual violence.
“We have a real
opportunity to lead the world in preventing and reducing
harm from family and sexual violence,” said Human Rights
Commissioner Jackie Blue.
“We need clear, strong and
committed leadership from the top, as well as a cross
government approach and community mobilisation.”
Justice
Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne
Tolley launched a new work programme that focuses on
developing a whole of government strategy to tackle existing
problems and focus on victim outcomes.
“Sector experts
have long said that the current system is fragmented with
gaps and duplications,” said Dr Blue.
“Many survivors
struggle to access services with government agencies
tending to work in silos: however the stocktake and this
new plan of work aims to begin to address these
problems.”
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