Domestic violence offenders are being targeted in a pilot program to assist police, and government support agencies to identify repeat offenders.
Perpetrator Visibility Project (PVP) proof of concept pilot is an information sharing platform allocated $1 million in government funding.
PVP will develop a confidential information sharing platform to securely identify and access data to improve responses for those at risk of serious harm from domestic and family violence.
Police Minister Mark Ryan said the collaborative project would “make a real difference in the lives of people impacted by domestic and family violence”.
“Domestic and Family Violence is a scourge in our community and we as a community have to take every step possible to stop it.
“This additional funding will support the establishment of this first of its kind Perpetrator Visibility Project proof of concept pilot, as it will provide timely access to relevant information to further enhance responses to Domestic and Family Violence incidents.”
QPS Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said: “Everyone deserves to be safe and feel safe, and live free from the threat or experience of domestic and family violence.”
“Having a holistic view is important when it comes to domestic and family violence, and this proof-of-concept pilot will promote vital information sharing across DFV partner agencies and organisations in real-time.
“By collaborating with our partner agencies and organisations, this pilot has the potential to significantly enhance support services provided to victims, while also holding perpetrators to account.”
Domestic Violence Action Centre CEO Amie Carrington said the pilot was an exciting milestone to improve information-sharing capacity.
“Together, we stand stronger, united in our purpose to end the scourge of domestic violence and to support victims survivors to live a life of dignity and their choosing,” she said.
“This will improve accountability for people perpetrating domestic violence.”
