Activity details
Testing extended and after-hours responses for young people and their families, who are existing clients in the state-funded Adolescent Family Violence in the Home program.
This activity was part of a broader activity through the 2023–24 State Budget, continue to embed and build evidence in responding to young people who use violence in the home.
Implementation progress update
Four initiatives in Barwon (Meli), Southern Melbourne (partnership of Uniting, Australian Childhood Foundation and EACH), Loddon (Anglicare Victoria) and Inner Gippsland (Quantum Support Services) have been funded to deliver after-hours or extended hours support to young people who use family violence and their families.
Over a 2-year period from 2023-25, the 4 initiatives supported 182 young people and their families.
Supports offered include out of hours group work with parents, group work with young people, outreach support, supporting engagement in activities and crisis intervention.
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.