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Bilateral electronic monitoring of high-risk family violence perpetrators in an Australian jurisdiction
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-21, 22:15 authored by Rosmarie WinterRosmarie Winter, Ebba Herrlander BirgersonEbba Herrlander Birgerson, Ronald FreyRonald Frey, Roberta JulianRoberta Julian, Lucas, P, Kimberley NorrisKimberley Norris, Mandy MatthewsonMandy MatthewsonThis study describes an evaluation of a two-year trial of bi-lateral (perpetrator and victim) electronic monitoring (EM) of high-risk family violence (FV) perpetrators in an Australian jurisdiction. This project was a multiagency collaboration between Police and the Department of Justice and involved the creation of a locally based monitoring centre. Observations of key activities, such as fitting of devices, court proceedings, and multiagency meetings, were conducted throughout the project to assess progress. Semi structured interviews (n=49) were conducted with key stakeholders and a sample of victims and offenders. Key themes emerging from the analysis were:
- 1. Local monitoring is working well
- 2. Offenders were largely compliant
- 3. There was a reduction in both frequency and seriousness of offending
- 4. Victims reported feeling safer
- 5. Both offenders and victims needed short term support services in conjunction with EM.
Funding
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management [TAS]
History
Publication title
Police Science: Australia and New Zealand Society of Evidence Based PolicingVolume
6Pagination
51-58ISSN
2206-5202Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
ZODIAC MediaPlace of publication
Melbourne, AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted