This document outlines the terms of reference and process for the Family Violence Inquiry being conducted by the ALRC and NSWLRC. It discusses the need to address family violence and inconsistent interpretations of laws. It also provides information on related work done by organizations like the National Council and Family Law Council. The inquiry will examine issues of family violence in areas like federal family law and make recommendations in a final report. It will involve consultation methods such as forums, meetings and submissions to gather information.

1. 1 The Family Violence Inquiry – the ALRC/NSWLRC brief Professor Rosalind F Croucher Commissioner

2. 2 Family violence narratives

3. 3 Family violence narratives

4. 4 Violence denial

5. 5 Violence denial

6. 6 Cycle of violence

7. 7 Terms of Reference Reducing Violence against Women and their Children Terms of reference The Hon R McClelland MPAttorney-General

8. 8 Terms of Reference Interaction in practice Impact of inconsistent interpretation or application

9. 9 Interaction in practice

10. 10 Impact of inconsistent interpretation

11. 11 Who is doing what? Time for Action: The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, 2009-2021 March 2009 Domestic Violence Laws in Australia, AGS

12. 12 Who is doing what? Multi-disciplinary training package National guidelines for family law system professionals

13. 13 Who is doing what? April 1999 by a working group of Clth, State and Territory officials.

14. 14 Who is doing what? Family violence – federal family courts legislation practices procedures Improvements

15. 15 Who is doing what? Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006

16. Standing Committee of Attorneys General (SCAG) Model provisions sexual assault communications immunity vulnerable witness protection 16 Who is doing what?

17. 17 Who is doing what? Family Law and Child Protection, 2002 Feb 2006 – TOR on Violence and the FL Act Family Law Council

18. 18 Who is doing what?

19. 19 Desired outcome

20. 20 Collective challenge – and problem

21. 21 Collective challenge – and problem

22. 22 Collective challenge – and response

23. 23 Collective challenge – and response I swear:never to commit violence against women,never to excuse violence against women, andnever to remain silent about violence against women.This is my oath.

24. 24 The ALRC’s job Child sexual abuse

25. 25 The ALRC’s job Child sexual abuse

26. 26 The ALRC’s job

27. 27 The ALRC’s job

28. 28 The Inquiry process e-newsletters e-newsletters e-newsletters Advisory consultation meetings Family Violence Consultation document Family Violence Report NSWLRCExpert Forums Submissions Consultations Consultations Presentations

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