Building Safer Communities (Protecting Territorians) - Northern Territory Department of Justice

The social costs and consequences of violence are immeasurable, from families torn apart to the cost of hospital and emergency treatment.

Violent crime has no place in Building Safer Communities. Government and the Police are committed to reducing violent crime in the Northern Territory.

As well, practical and emotional support is necessary for victims of crime.

Together we can work on preventing violence and protecting Territorians – it’s everybody’s responsibility.

Visit the Tips for Territorians for some personal safety hints. The following websites also have some handy hints and interesting information.

Department of Justice

Assistance for Victims of Crime and Witnesses

If you are a victim of crime or a witness, there are a number of agencies that can provide you with advice and assistance.

Community Justice Centre

The Community Justice Centre (CJC) has been set up by the Northern Territory Government to provide mediation services to the community to help people resolve their own disputes without legal action. Our service is free, confidential, voluntary, timely, and easy to use.

Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

The Door-to-Door Salesperson - things to remember when salespeople come to your home.

Department of Health and Community Services

Building Healthier Communities

On 16 February 2004 , the Minister for Health and Minister for Family and Community Services launched Building Healthier Communities: A Framework for Health and Community Services 2004–2009. This framework provides the Northern Territory Government's vision for health and community services and a clear description of its priorities for ensuring that all Territorians enjoy long and healthy lives, and have a health and community services system that is responsive, accountable and effective.

Hidden Wounds Domestic Violence Toolkit

This kit contains detailed information on support services across the NT which exists to help victims of domestic/family violence.

Sexual Assault

The Darwin Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a counselling service to both adults and children who may have experienced (recently or many years ago) any form of sexual assault. Sexual assault can range from verbal harassment, unwanted touching or exhibitionism, to a violent attack.

Drink Spiking and Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault

The Women's Health Strategy Unit (WHSU) has led the development of a protocol for a coordinated response to drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA).

Sexual Health

Mental Health Services

Department of the Chief Minister

Strong Family, Strong Community, Strong Future

The Strong Family, Strong Community, Strong Future Project is the major project under the Aboriginal Family Violence Strategy. It has been developed after more than 18 months of talking with Aboriginal people on communities. The project is based upon case (family) and place (location of the community) management principles. Initially each family decides on problems that are to be addressed by that family and the order in which the family will tackle the problems. These will vary from family to family. Once the problems are identified, families agree on an action plan to deal with each of these issues. A Family Violence Team in the Department of the Chief Minister is available to work with these families in four communities in the Northern Territory .

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment

Public transport - the Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Environment has gradually installed closed circuit television (CCTV) monitoring systems on the Darwinbus fleet. By the end of January 2005, over 80% of the bus fleet will have CCTV fitted to them. The bus interchanges at Palmerston and Casuarina are currently having the existing CCTV systems upgraded with additional cameras and recording capabilities. The upgrade is expected to be completed by early February 2005. The Darwin (City) bus terminal has not previously had a CCTV monitoring system and is currently being fitted out with the latest CCTV technology to provide wide-ranging CCTV coverage of the area.

Victims of Crime NT

Victims of Crime NT is a community-based organisation that was set up in 1995 to support people in the Northern Territory affected by crime. Victims of Crime NT is funded by the Northern Territory Government and staffed by a full-time executive officer and a team of specially trained volunteers to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to victims and their families.

Online Resources

Queensland Police Service Personal Safety Strategies

Domestic Violence

Victims of Crime

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Last Updated: 21/03/05