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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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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

We have a couple of offices available within the secure space of NQDVRS on the 4th floor and we would be happy to discuss co-location, rent and space with anyone who needs some rooms in the CBD.

Telephone: 4721 2888

and ask for Pauline or John

 

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Last modified: July 26, 2010

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