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Wairarapa Family Violence Network –
Intervention Strategy
Wairarapa Family Violence Network –
Intervention Strategy
Collaborative Response ComponentsCollaborative Response Components
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Advocacy
Domestic
Violence Court
Family Safety Team
FVIG Coordinat
orFVIGFVIARS
Family Violence Inter-AgencyResponse System (FVIARS)
Family Violence Inter-AgencyResponse System (FVIARS)
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• High risk assessment and response• Twice weekly – Mon & Fri• Statutory obligations
Agencies:
Family Safety TeamChild Youth & Family
Police – FV CoordinatorRefuge
FVIARS
FVIG
Family ViolenceIntervention Group (FVIG)Family ViolenceIntervention Group (FVIG)
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• Members representative of sector
• No individual ownership of the group
• All risk groups addressed
• Accountability for directed actions
• Focus on long term outcomes for whole family
• Central coordination
Police FV CoordinatorFamily Safety TeamRelationships AotearoaChild Youth & FamilyStopping Violence ServicesTe Hauora Runanga o WairarapaTe Whānau o Te MaungarongoRangitāne o WairarapaDistrict Health BoardCourt ServicesCorrectionsPathwaysWhaioraCareNZ
FVIG CoordinatorFVIG Coordinator
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• Impartial role
• Facilitates weekly meeting
• Collates information - OIA
• Manages accountability of actions
• Maintains database
Family Safety TeamFamily Safety Team
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• Collaborative team led by Police (3 FTE)
• Police Supervisor (0.5 FTE)
• Police Investigator
• Family Advocate (NGO contract)
• Child, Youth and Family Social Worker (0.5 FTE)
• Complex, high risk families
• Referral to agencies for ongoing services
Domestic Violence CourtDomestic Violence Court
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• Consistent, proactive Judge
• Big picture, long term outcomes
• Relationship with agencies
• Engagement with families prior to Court appearances
• Non-mandate programmes to engage whole family
AdvocacyAdvocacy
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• Crisis advocacy for women - Refuge• Longer term advocacy, men and
women– SVS Advocates (2)– FST Advocate
• Practical support for engagement and long term change
• Referral to ongoing services
What Makes the Difference?What Makes the Difference?
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• Small community• Central coordination• Agency commitment and
accountability to FVIG• Relationships, trust, respect, no
ownership• Proactive FST & Police• Effective advocacy• Consistent, committed DV Court judge