A domestic violence emergency fund which provides transport, safe housing, cash, pauses all debts, provides a lawyer and triggers employer obligations.
This fund would be a zero proof on accessing scheme to prevent instances like Kelly Winlkinson being turned away.
Literally a fund for people in fear of their life to escape to safety and then be able to properly engage someone who can advise them on navigating the legal system.
Not some clueless case worker, or cop who insists the victim didn’t say the magic words, a lawyer with all their legal obligations towards their clients.
Yet my point stands; the system should be setup to prevent as many instances of DV from ever occuring as possible. Prevention is always better than treating symptoms.
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I think you should have included this or something like this as an alternative proposal to women only police stations in your first comment, alongside your other proposals and insights into preventative measures.
Cypher@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Fair, I was responding to the broader issue in my original comment and not the specific circumstances.
Your question was a good one. It made me consider what options being available might have convinced my mother to listen when I was begging her to take us and leave.