Domestic, family and sexual violence reduction
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework 2018-2028
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework 2018-2028 represents our ten year strategy to reduce domestic, family and sexual violence. It builds on the achievements of the Northern Territory Government’s previous domestic and family violence strategy –Safety is Everyone’s Right. This new framework – Safe, Respected and Free from Violence – reflects our combined efforts, knowledge and ideas to reduce violence and work together to achieve safer homes, communities, workplaces and schools.
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework 2018-2028 PDF (2.8 MB)
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 1: Changing Attitudes, Intervening Earlier and Responding Better (2018-2021) focuses on the first phase of implementation and describes how government will implement actions under five key outcomes:
- Domestic, family and sexual violence is prevented and not tolerated;
- Territorians at risk of experiencing violence are identified early and provided with effective interventions;
- People experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence are protected and helped to recover and thrive;
- Perpetrators are held accountable and connected early to responses that change their behaviours and reduce violence;
- Legislation, policy and funding models enable a responsive, high quality and accountable domestic, family and sexual violence service system.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework
As a priority under Action Plan 1, Territory Families is developing the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework.
Consultations for the Framework included meetings with over 50 specialist domestic and family violence services and networks, specialist sexual violence service providers and representatives from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. A discussion paper and survey was also released for public consultation, feedback and suggestions to inform the development of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework.
Warning: The discussion paper contains detailed descriptions and definitions of sexual violence including sexual violence experienced by children.
- Northern Territory Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework discussion paperPDF (739.3 KB)
- Northern Territory Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework discussion paper DOCX (221.8 KB)
Sharing and Strengthening our Practice Conference 2019
On 9 and 10 May 2019, over 170 people from over 40 government and non-government organisations, who work in and with the domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) sector across the Northern Territory came together for the inaugural biennial Sharing and Strengthening Our Practice Conference (the conference) in Darwin.
The two day conference provided a space for delegates to share and reflect on practice learnings, innovative approaches and how frontline workers, service deliverers and policy makers can support a responsive and high quality service system to reduce the impacts and incidences of DFSV.
Outcomes from the Conference, including feedback from delegates and presenters, are outlined in the Outcomes Report.
- Sharing and Strengthening our Practice Conference 2019: Outcomes report DOCX (5.4 MB)
- Sharing and Strengthening our Practice Conference 2019: Outcomes report PDF (1.8 MB)
- Sharing and Strengthening our Practice Conference 2019 program PDF (415.2 KB)
- Sharing and Strengthening our Practice Conference 2019 speakers biographies and abstracts DOCX (147.5 KB)
- Sharing and Strengthening our Practice Conference 2019 speakers biographies and abstracts PDF (897.3 KB)
We received permission from the following presenters to publish their conference presentations:
- Dr Adele Murdolo – Presentation:
Applying a feminist and intersectional framework to prevention and early intervention in migrant and refugee communities PPTX (14.8 MB) - Mr Charlie King – Panel Discussion:
Men at the Table PPTX (88.1 MB) - Dr Christine Fejo-King - Keynote presentation:
Taking off that cruddy old coat! PPT (319.5 KB) - Ms Danielle Dyall - Workshop:
Trauma-informed approaches PPTX (4.0 MB) - Ms Genevieve Dally - Panel Discussion:
Sexual Violence - Barriers to Disclosure and How to Overcome Them PPTX (269.6 KB) - Ms Isabel Osuna-Gatty - Panel discussion:
Innovative Domestic and Family Violence Projects in the NT PPTX (233.4 KB) - Ms Jackie Burke - Panel discussion:
Celebrating our Community of Practice and Supporting Our Workers: Perspectives from Across the Country PDF (701.1 KB) - Ms Jacqui Watt - Presentation:
Supported, Resourced and Informed Workers PPTX (6.6 MB) - Dr Jonathon Louth - Panel Discussion:
Men at the Table PPTX (2.4 MB) - Ms Josephine Lee - Keynote presentation:
Meaningful Change: An Aboriginal Humanist and Agent of Change Perspective PPTX (1.8 MB) - Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson - Keynote presentation:
When women show the way - domestic family and sexual violence - pathways to change PPTX (18.1 MB) - Ms Leanne Melling - Panel Discussion:
Managing Workers Affected by Family Violence and Sexual Violence - Good Practice in the NT PPTX (1.2 MB) - Ms Maree Corbo and Ms Shirleen Campbell - Panel discussion:
Innovative Domestic and Family Violence Projects in the NT PPTX (3.5 MB) - Mr Matt Fawkner - Panel discussion:
- Domestic and Family Violence - Emerging Justice Issues and Responses PPTX (71.1 KB)
- Ms Tully McIntyre - Panel:
Community education about domestic, family and sexual violence PPTX (493.8 KB)
Cross Agency Working Group
The implementation of the Northern Territory’s Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Framework 2018-2028: Safe, Respected and Free from Violence is being overseen by a Cross Agency Working Group (CAWG). The CAWG will drive collaboration, engagement, information sharing and problem resolution as Territory Families and its partner organisations implement Action Plan 1: Changing Attitudes, Intervening Earlier and Responding Better (2018-2021) PDF (2.7 MB).
Membership PDF (273.6 KB) of the group includes Northern Territory government representatives, non-government representatives, and representatives from Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation peaks.
The CAWG meets bi-monthly and releases a communique after each meeting.
Last updated: 27 December 2019