Multi-Agency Triage Project: Implementing Stage 3 of the Multi-Agency Triage Model
This final report details a collaborative project aimed at improving responses to family violence incidents reported to police, with special focus on creating better outcomes for children affected by domestic and family violence. The Multi-Agency Triage Project involved a collaborative effort from representatives of different services (including child protection, family violence services, family services, and Aboriginal services) who worked together to assess risk and determine appropriate referral pathways for families experiencing violence.
Key achievements of the project include:
Development of a single-door approach for processing police family violence reports
Creation of a differential response that reduced unnecessary child protection referrals
Implementation of a “safety net” to identify children at risk who weren't named in police reports
Application of the Safe & Together Model to keep focus on perpetrator accountability
Establishment of effective operational and strategic collaboration between agencies