Leaving Violence Program offers up to $5000 and will be made permanent

“People often do not leave?” He asks. ” “What we had to ask, ‘Where would he go?’ And ‘What help is available?’ We want women who escaped from violence are available.

Minister of Social Services and Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney, the first period when people leave a abusive relationship is often the most dangerous and financial support makes it particularly important, he said.

“No one should have to choose between violence or providing food and shelter for themselves and their children,” he said.

Although he was welcomed by the permanent plan defenders, he was also criticized for being below the amount of financing and support required to combat the problem of domestic and family violence.

Federal and state governments, women’s shelters, community social assistance services and high -risk perpetrators focusing on male behavioral change programs, including financing, including financing will contribute to the facade services more than $ 700 million.