Activity details
Continue to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence via the Department for Correctional Services Victim Services Unit (VSU). This ensures the needs of victims are addressed in Department for Correctional Services service delivery, policy and program development. This provides victims with timely and accurate information about offenders they are registered against that are under Department for Correctional Services supervision.
Implementation progress update
The Department for Correctional Services run an established VSU and provide information and support to victims of crime as per the Correctional Services Act and the Keeping Victims Informed (KVI) project which is funded through the Attorney‑General’s Department.
The KVI program provides information and services to victims of Domestic Violence when the perpetrator is on remand in the Correctional System, compared with registrations which are detailed in the Correctional Services Act once the individual is sentenced.
Currently the VSU support over 2300 registered victims, and 2900 victims under the Keeping Victims Informed Program.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.