Safety
	Integrated program
	Consistent intervention
	Support and advocacy
	Law reform
	Debriefing.

Our Goals:

	Safety for all members of the community exposed to violence
	Develop protocols for all services working against domestic violence.
	Protocols with "dovetail" ensure that appropriate services are provided for all those exposed, involved and affected by domestic violence.
	Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Domestic and Family Violence Act.
	Monitor the domestic and family violence systems.
	Work towards law reform.
	Advocate for change.

Our Responsibilities:

	To meet regularly, exchange informaion and be committed to the Dovetail philosophy and processes.
	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:

	Violence in the home is dealt with as a crime.
	The abuser is hel accountable for their actions.
	The onus of intervening is shifted from the victim to the community and agencies which deal with domestic violence.
	All agencies involved - police, courts, victim support, social services, probation and abuser education - are intergrated and consistent in their approach through coordinated protocol development.
	All systems are monitored to ensure accountability and compliance with policies.

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