Domestic, family and sexual violence reduction

Domestic, family and sexual violence reduction framework 2018 to 2028

The domestic, family and sexual violence reduction (DFSV) framework 2018 to 2028 represents our 10 year strategy to reduce domestic, family and sexual violence. It builds on the achievements of the Northern Territory Government’s previous domestic and family violence strategy - safety is everyone’s right. This new framework - safe, respected and free from violence - reflects our combined efforts, knowledge and ideas to reduce violence and work together to achieve safer homes, communities, workplaces and schools.

Domestic, family and sexual violence reduction framework 2018 to 2028 PDF (2.8 MB)

Action plan 1

Action plan 1: Changing attitudes, intervening earlier and responding better (2018 to 2021) focuses on the first phase of implementation and describes how government will implement actions under 5 key outcomes:

Domestic, family and sexual violence reduction framework 2018 to 2028 action plan 1 PDF (2.7 MB).

In 2023, a review of action plan 1 was completed. A summary report presents the review findings into the implementation and governance of action plan 1, and a final progress status report has also been prepared.

Summary report PDF (1.4 MB)
Summary report DOCX (616.9 KB)

Final status report PDF (881.7 KB)
Final status report DOCX (111.4 KB)

Action plan 2

Action plan 2: Taking stock, evaluating and reviewing, and building on what works 2022 to 2025 focuses on the second phase of implementation and describes how the government is continuing to implement the 5 key outcomes.

Domestic, family and sexual violence reduction framework 2018 to 2028 action plan 2 PDF (1.0 MB)

Action plan 2 detailed deliverables PDF (415.1 KB)

The public biannual report includes AP2 action updates every 6 months. AP2 reporting and monitoring is a critical component of accountability across the Northern Territory government for progress towards achieving key actions.

AP2 Biannual report Jan-Jun 2024 DOCX (152.2 KB)
AP2 Biannual report Jan-Jun 2024 PDF (1.2 MB)

Mapping report

Action plan 2 was developed following the comprehensive mapping and assessment activity undertaken by the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Interagency Coordination and Reform Office (DFSV-ICRO). This is summarised in the final DFSV-ICRO mapping report.

Critical to the Northern Territory Government’s prevention and response to DFSV is our ability to reflect on our past efforts, our current response, identify systemic gaps and issues, and draw on the evidence and knowledge base to inform future investment and progress opportunities for reform.

The DFSV-ICRO mapping report summarises the results of the mapping for each agency, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence rates in the Northern Territory, and the gaps, opportunities and proposals for reform. This forms the evidence-based foundation for the actions included in action plan 2.

Domestic, family and sexual violence mapping report PDF (2.0 MB)
Domestic, family and sexual violence mapping report DOCX (589.1 KB)

Monitoring, evaluation and accountability plan

The monitoring, evaluation and accountability plan supports the DFSV framework and its action plans. It lays out our theory of change, and how the DFSV framework and action plans will be monitored, how we will measure the impacts of our actions, and how we will communicate this information with our stakeholders to deepen our collective understanding of DFSV.

Monitoring, evaluation and accountability plan PDF (1.4 MB)

Cross Agency Working Group

The implementation of the Northern Territory’s DFSV framework 2018 to 2028: safe, respected and free from violence is being overseen by a Cross Agency Working Group (CAWG) PDF (617.7 KB).

The CAWG will drive collaboration, engagement, information sharing and problem resolution as Territory Families and its partner organisations implement action plan 1: changing attitudes, intervening earlier and responding better (2018 to 2021) PDF (2.7 MB).

The CAWG meets quarterly and releases a communique after each meeting.

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Membership

Membership of the group includes Northern Territory government representatives, non-government representatives, and representatives from Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation peaks.

Member organisations

Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory
Central Australian Family Violence and Sexual Assault Network
Darwin Domestic and Family Violence Network
Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
Department of Education
Department of Health
Katherine Local Reference Group
NT Correctional Services
NT Council of Social Service
NT Legal Assistance Forum
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Tennant Creek Local Reference Group
Top End Remote Safe House Network.

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