ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Office
We lead the ACT Government’s work to improve the ACT’s response to domestic, family and sexual violence. Learn about our services and how to contact us.
What we do
Our vision is for a future where everyone can live free from domestic, family and sexual violence.
We work in partnership with other ACT Government directorates, Australian Government departments, the community, service providers and the private sector to:
- increase understanding through research and collaboration
- improve the service system through domestic and sexual violence reforms
- identify and try new ideas through innovative service pilots
- support accountability through consistent reporting and information sharing.
Our services
We offer services and support and provide information about types of violence, how to get help and other support available.
Read more about the services and support available.
Advisory councils and reference groups
The Domestic Violence Prevention Council: provides strategic advice to the ACT Government on domestic and family violence.
Publications
- ACT Domestic and Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework (2022) [PDF 1.2 MB]
- ACT Practice Standards - Men's Behaviour Change Programs (2021) [PDF 529.3 kB]
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Steering Committee Final Report (2021) [PDF 4.5 MB]
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response: government response to the report (2021) [PDF 617.2 kB]
- ACT Government Response to Family Violence (2016) [PDF 247 kB]
- Report of the Inquiry: Review into the system level responses to family violence in the ACT by Laurie Glanfield AM (2016)[PDF 895 kB]
- ACT Domestic Violence Service System Final Gap Analysis Report (2016) [DOCX 151 kB]
- Final report of the Review of the Family Violence Act (2016) [PDF 1.2 MB]
- We Don't shoot our Wounded: What Aboriginal Victims of Family Violence say about the violence, their access to justice and access to services in the ACT (2009) [PDF 2.6 MB]
Contact us
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Office
Email
saferfamilies@act.gov.au