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Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (19 download)
Book Synopsis Improving Responses to Family Violence in the Family Law System by :
Download or read book Improving Responses to Family Violence in the Family Law System written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2008, the Family Law Council was asked by the Attorney-General to provide advice on improving the coordination between the family law and the State and Territory family violence systems, with particular emphasis on court related services. The Council examined how the family law system could better identify and address allegations of family violence and how related authorities could share information and assessments. This report presents their advice, which includes recommendations addressing community education on domestic violence and parenting rights under the law, professional training on assessment and procedures, and interagency collaboration between courts, state and territory child protection agencies, and other related bodies. The report discusses: the impacts of family violence on children and parenting; definitions of family violence; family violence and specific issues, such as health and culture; the role of the Commonwealth Government; the need for a common understanding that is evidence based; the jurisdictional framework impacting on family violence and child abuse; adducing evidence in court; communication between States, Territories and Federal authorities; and a framework for legislative reform.