Damning report admits Queensland’s domestic violence services are not always accessible, are not tailored to consider safety and service responses are inconsistent.
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QPS ‘Spread Warmth’ for Mother’s Day
Together, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Spread the Warmth for Mother’s Day by donating new bath robes to mums fleeing domestic violence and living in crisis accommodation.
From the combined efforts of staff around Brisbane, QPS collected over 100 bath robes.
Commissioner Katarina Carroll proudly showing off some of the QPS’ contribution to the cause
Commissioner Katarina Carroll said that the prevalence of domestic and family violence (DFV) in the community is significant, with our police attending over 260 DFV related calls for service each day.
“I would like to thank the Queensland Police Service’s, Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Command for coordinating this collection as it provides victims with some much needed comfort in a time of need,” Commissioner Carroll said.
Share the Warmth Returns for Mother’s Day 2021
The Spread the Warmth Campaign is a great opportunity to make women in crisis feel connected and supported by their community.
By 96five Thursday 22 Apr 2021
The figures around domestic and family violence in Australia is shocking, and despite efforts from governments, and community outrage, the problem does not appear to be getting better.
The Counting Dead Women Register lists 55 women who lost their lives to violence in 2020 – that’s more than one life lost each week.
Only this week, the burnt body of Kelly Wilkinson (27) was found in the back yard of her home in Arundel by police after neighbours reported a disturbance. Her three children, all under nine, are believed to have been at the house at the time.
Qld to examine women in criminal justice system
By Naomi Neilson|15 March 2021
A task force comprising barristers, principal law officers and other legal experts will examine the experiences of women across the criminal justice system, led by the former Lawyer X inquiry commissioner Margaret McMurdo AC.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that while the state has made “significant progress” towards preventing and responding to domestic, family and sexual violence, “we know there is more work to be done”. This included last month’s announcement to legislate coercive control under the task force’s initiative.
Ms Palaszczuk said the task force would continue to examine the issues faced by women when accessing the criminal justice system to improve the state’s responses.