Session 6 Role Of Family And Sexual Violence Unit

Question 1

What is the role of Family and Sexual Violence Unit?

Answer 1

Is to protect the victim from any further abuse by the perpetrator or abuser.

Question 2

List some important roles of FSVU.

Answer 2

1. Investigate FSV complaints or refer the aggressors to SOS/CID for further investigations.
2. Arrest and refer to court for trial.
3. Treat all victims with respect, courtesy, dignity and do not discourage victim from making complaints.
4. Help guide the victims to obtain legal advice from other relevant services (welfare, lifeline, family court, seif haus)

Question 3

State the specialist CID section that attends to FSV cases.

Answer 3

Sexual Offences Squad (SOS) deals with any Family and Sexual related offences. Also serious assaults such as those that are sexual in nature (sexual offences).