This publication details the government’s $35.1 million investment to improve Victoria’s response to domestic violence/family violence.

What does Victorian law say about homicide committed in self-defence? Whether it is men or women who kill in domestic homicides, it is usually the result of domestic violence. While women are more likely to kill to save their own lives, men are more likely to kill out of jealousy and control. It is imperative that homicide law addresses this social reality. On this page you will find the background to the project as well as the final report on Defences to Homicide.

This community led initiative seeks to develop a whole of government response to domestic violence/family violence in indigenous communities. The Indigenous Family Violence Strategy (IFVS) is jointly managed by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) the Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Office of Women's Policy (OWP), through the Department of Victorian Communities.

This report outlines the findings of the Statewide Steering Committee to Reduce Family Violence. The report presents a strategy for the Victorian government to reduce the occurrence and fear of domestic violence/family violence throughout the state.

This is the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s Final Report on the Crimes (Family Violence) Act 1987. The Act had not been comprehensively reviewed since its inception and attitudes towards family violence have changed substantially since 1987. In this report the Commission has examined the dynamics of family violence and its many forms as the foundation of our recommendations about the purposes and principles of family violence legislation. This report makes recommendations on all aspects of the justice system and family violence and is based on research about family violence, the law, and the processes and procedures of Victoria Police and the Magistrates’ Court.

The Victorian Community Council Against Violence (VCCAV) is a unique body consisting of community representatives appointed by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for their expertise in violence prevention. VCCAV is committed to working with the Victorian community to reduce violence in our society. Its website has links to further resources.

Family violence is a major risk factor for children. Whether they witness violence against other family members or experience violence themselves, the effects are significant and traumatic. This resource guide discusses the impacts of family violence on children and offers information to improve cross-sector work to reduce violence against children. 

The Victoria Police are governed by a Code of Practice for investigating family violence. In late 2001, the Victoria Police conducted a review into all matters relevant to violence against women. This Code of Practice was the result of that investigation. It details police policies and procedures when investigating domestic violence/family violence.

The Victorian Statewide Steering Committee to Reduce Family Violence was set up to create a whole-of-government, whole-of-community approach to address domestic violence/family violence. It seeks to improve the response of police, courts and all relevant service providers to domestic violence/family violence.

The Victorian Government has implemented a five year strategy to reduce the level, and fear, of violence against women in Victoria.

This project researched women's recovery from family violence (now termed journey away from family violence). Based on the findings, a framework was developed to inform a comprehensive, flexible and coordinated Victorian response to domestic violence/family violence.