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Dovetail
is Townsville’s integrated response to domestic violence.
Meetings are held monthly at NQDVRS for services involved in Dovetail
(i.e. Police, courts, welfare workers). Members
work together to provide a consistent and pro-active intervention in domestic
violence irrespective of which agency is the first point of contact.
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Our
Focus Our
Goals Our
Responsibilities Our Key
Principles
Our
Focus:
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Safety |
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Integrated program |
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Consistent intervention |
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Support and advocacy |
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Law reform |
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Debriefing. |
Our
Goals:
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Safety for all members of the
community exposed to violence |
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Develop protocols for all services
working against domestic violence. |
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Protocols with "dovetail"
ensure that appropriate services are provided for all those
exposed, involved and affected by domestic violence. |
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Monitor the efficiency and
effectiveness of the Domestic and Family Violence Act. |
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Monitor the domestic and family
violence systems. |
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Work towards law reform. |
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Advocate for change. |
Our
Responsibilities:
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To
meet regularly, exchange informaion and be committed to the
Dovetail philosophy and processes. |
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To
monitor domestic and family violence programs within the
Townsville and Thuringowa community. Program includes; Fax-Back,
Court Support and Men's Program. |
Our Key Principles:
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Violence
in the home is dealt with as a crime. |
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The
abuser is hel accountable for their actions. |
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The onus
of intervening is shifted from the victim to the community and
agencies which deal with domestic violence. |
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All
agencies involved - police, courts, victim support, social services,
probation and abuser education - are intergrated and consistent in
their approach through coordinated protocol development. |
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All
systems are monitored to ensure accountability and compliance with
policies. |
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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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