Access to justice for survivors of family and domestic violence means getting the first response right, every time
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2022
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Moulds, S.
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The Bulletin, The Law Society of SA Journal, 2022; 44(9):36-36
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It's easy for lawyers to think about 'access to justice' as something that starts when a person needs a lawyer. But for many people who have experienced domestic or family violence, the path to justice starts - and sadly sometimes ends - way before instructions are given or legal advice taken. 'Access to justice' for survivors means being seen and heard when they report abuse or violence at a police station, GP surgery or school front desk, or when police or other authorities are called to attend an incident at their homes. 'Access to justice' means empowerment and control right from the beginning - and this demands a rethink of how we train first responders and others in the system that are likely to interact with survivors.
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Copyright 2022 Law Society of South Australia