Prevention Networks

History of Family Violence Prevention Networks

The Family Violence Prevention Network Program, launched in 1989 and funded by the Department of Human Services (DHS) since early 1995, brings together a diversity of organisations and groups within communities, to develop localised responses to the challenge of preventing family violence.

These organizations are more likely to see women and children experiencing family violence than specialist family violence services. They play an important role in sharing information, skills and knowledge, therefore enhancing communication and referral between agencies.

Family Violence Prevention Networks promote the notion of family violence as a criminal act. They support the community to understand the impacts of family violence, by providing education and awareness raising campaigns, identifying service gaps and local needs.

There are currently six Family Violence Prevention Networks operating in the Hume Region.

The links to the Networks below contain meeting schedules.

Alpine

Meeting Schedule
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