Domestic violence is unlikely to stop without some form of intervention, according to NSW Police domestic violence co-ordinator for the western region Rebecca Camilleri.
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“If a woman reports domestic violence to police, police will investigate,” Ms Camilleri said.
“They will also conduct a risk assessment.
“The results of the risk assessment and the victim’s contact details are automatically sent to the Western Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WWDVCAS) and they will follow up. They will then contact that woman and talk to her about her needs and provide referral.
“If the victim is male it’s the same process, except their referral will go to victim’s services - agovernment agency based in Sydney.
“They will follow up with the victim and provide referrals.”
But victims do not have to go through police to get help.
“All services can be contacted directly for assistance, or via referral from another service or agency,” Ms Camilleri said.
“There’s a variety of services they can contact depending on what they feel their needs are.
“It is important that they do seek some help, because domestic violence very rarely stops without some form of intervention.”
