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Better practice in responding to family violence
- Introduction
- Principle One: Develop an informed approach that works for the organisation
- Principle Two: Lead from the top and demonstrate accountability
- Principle Three: Prioritise safety and choice for victim-survivors
- Principle Four: Build a culture of awareness, internally and externally
- Principle Five: Acknowledge and address barriers to access
- Appendices
Better practice in responding to family violence
Published 06 August 2019Principle Five: Acknowledge and address barriers to access
This principle asks businesses to recognise and address the factors which increase the likelihood of experiencing family violence and which can make accessing services more difficult.
This principle may be achieved by:
- understanding the gendered nature of family violence
- providing support that is inclusive for all Victorians
- providing referrals to expert support services.
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Acknowledge and address barriers to access |
Understand the gendered nature of family violence |
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Provide support that is inclusive for all Victorians |
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Provide referrals to expert support services |
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Promote the options available to customers |