Family violence

  • Shire’s family violence spike

    More people than ever in Colac Otway Shire are receiving homelessness help through specialist family violence services.

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  • Offender jailed for abuse

    “Cowardly men like you resort to choking women in these episodes of family violence.”

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  • Minister Ward recognises overload

    Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward has visited Colac’s “overloaded” Orange Door Access Point, calling for men’s voices to bring about change.

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  • Concerns with court system

    Colac Police Senior Constable Steph Ward joined discussions this week when the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward visited Colac’s Orange Door.

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  • More family violence victims seeking support

    Colac’s Orange Door is seeing almost 90 family violence cases a month.

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  • Offender must complete men’s behaviour change program

    A 22-year-old Colac man who dragged his now ex-partner out of his house by her legs has avoided a criminal conviction but must educate himself through a men’s behaviour change program.

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  • Colac service club aims to empower

    With an increase in family violence incidents in the Colac Otway community, Colac West Rotary Club is hoping their educational signs will empower people to seek support.

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  • Violent dad in custody

    A Colac father in custody will learn exactly how much longer he will spend in prison next week after pleading guilty to a long list of charges including family violence matters.

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