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Crisis accommodation is failing women fleeing domestic violence. Here’s how to fix it

Crisis accommodation is failing women fleeing domestic violence. Here’s how to fix it

At the other end of the line, a family violence worker asks some questions to assess the risk, then a plan is made to support the victim to find a safe place to stay.

New government funding for family violence is unprecedented, but it can’t afford to wait

New government funding for family violence is unprecedented, but it can’t afford to wait

Long wait lists, delayed access to support and inadequate legal representation are just some of the problems victim-survivors have faced due to this under-resourcing.