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NQDVRS provides a daily Court Support Service for women seeking Domestic Violence Protection Orders, and escaping violent situations. Domestic Violence Protection Order Applications are heard weekday mornings at the Magistrates Court at 9:30 AM.  The role of the NQDVRS Court Support Worker is to provide women with support, information, and referral to appropriate agencies if necessary.  

Our aim is

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To provide court support at the Magistrates Courts in Townsville and Mt Isa;

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To provide support at the court immediately before and during mentions and hearings of protection order applications for victims where possible;

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To appropriately refer victims to relevant services;

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To conduct crisis counselling at the court if necessary;

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To provide information about Protection Orders, the court process, application of Protection Orders and access to relevant resources;

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To help victims to access safety in the Magistrates Court Building.

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To inform respondents about safety and the court process

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Funded by the Department of Communities, Queensland.

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Last modified: May 20, 2008