23The scheme

23 The scheme

23 The scheme

(1) In this Part:

scheme means the scheme known as the Domestic Violence Intervention Court Model.

(2) The objects of the scheme are as follows:

(a) to ensure the safety of victims of domestic violence and persons in domestic relationships with those victims,

(b) to ensure that persons who have been charged with domestic violence offences are dealt with appropriately,

(c) to prevent persons who commit domestic violence offences from re-offending,

(d) to improve the coordination of services to victims of domestic violence and persons in domestic relationships with those victims,

(e) to ensure domestic violence matters are effectively managed throughout the criminal justice process.

pt 8 (cll 22–26): Ins 2010 (235), Sch 1 [5].