Articles tagged: Family violence
Hundreds of families are supported by service
Colac’s family violence support service is seeing an average of 50 cases a month.
Colac unites to end violence
The inaugural Walk for Respect transformed Colac’s Memorial Square into a sea of purple on Saturday, as 200 people gathered to say no to domestic and family violence.
Call out violence
Colac and district AFL supporters are being urged to make today’s AFL Grand Final a safe celebration for all.
Police: Be an ‘upstander’
More victim survivors are speaking out against family violence, figures show.
Perpetrator’s final chance
A Colac district man who strangled his partner while under the influence of ice has avoid a jail sentence but if he commits family violence again, he is likely to be locked up.
Sentencing sparks debate
A magistrate’s message to a young victim of family violence has sparked community discussion about the need for court sentencing to fit the crime.
Violence support training
Colac and district residents who want to work in the family violence support sector will have the chance to complete a new, fully funded training pathway from next year.
Bail denied after alleged threats, breaches
A Colac man who threatened to kill his former partner has been denied bail.
Checks on violence offenders
Colac police are continuing to hold family violence perpetrators to account through regular compliance checks, as the city recorded more than one family violence incident per day in the city last year.
Police ‘here to help’ victims
Colac and district police are reaching out to victims of family violence, as the region sees an increase in recorded incidents.
Shire’s family violence spike
More people than ever in Colac Otway Shire are receiving homelessness help through specialist family violence services.
Offender jailed for abuse
“Cowardly men like you resort to choking women in these episodes of family violence.”
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.
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.
More family violence victims seeking support
Colac’s Orange Door is seeing almost 90 family violence cases a month.
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.
