Framework For Action Against Family Violence
2001 REVIEW

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Dawn Russell
Diana Ginn

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May 31, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. BACKGROUND

1. Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence
2. Framework for Action Against Family Violence
3. Terms of Reference of the 2001 Review
4. Methodology

B. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

1. Interjurisdictional Review
2. Literature Review
3. Focus Groups

C. 1995: THE FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE
1. Police

(a) The Framework Requirements for Police
(b) Summary of May - June 1997 Consultation Sessions
(c) Highlights of 1996 - 1998 Data Collection Process
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations of 1999 Monitoring Committee
(e) 2001 Review
(f) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Police

2. Crown Attorneys

(a) The Framework Requirements for the Crown
(b) March 1996 Ministerial Directive
(c) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(d) 2001 Review
(e) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Crown Attorneys
(f) Diversion
(g)Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Diversion
(h) Specialized Domestic Violence Courts
(i) Conclusions and Recommendations: Specialized Courts

3. Courts

(a) The Framework Requirements for Courts
(b) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(c) 2001 Review
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Courts

4. Correctional Services

(a) The Framework Requirements for Correctional Services
(b) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(c) 2001 Review
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Correctional Services

5. Victims' Support Services

(a) The Framework Requirements for Victim Support
(b) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(c) Victims' Support in other Jurisdictions
(d) Existing Services in Nova Scotia
(e) 2001 Review
(f) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding victims' Support Services

6. Training

(a) The Framework Requirements for Training
(b) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(c) 2001 Review
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Training

7. Accountability

(a)The Framework Requirements for Accountability
(b) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(c) 2001 Review
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Accountability

8. Interagency Cooperation

(a) The Framework Requirements for Interagency Cooperation
(b) The 1999 Evaluation Report
(c) 2001 Review
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Interagency Cooperation

9. Gaps in the 1995 Framework for Action Against Family Violence

(a) Programs for Children Exposed to Family Violence
(b)Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Children's Programs
(c) Men's Intervention/Treatment Programs
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Men's Programs
(e) Outreach Services for those living in Aboriginal Communities and for Visible Minority Women
(f) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Aboriginal and Visible Minority Victims

10. Public Education

(a) Discussion
(b) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding public Education

11. Civil Remedies

(a) Concern Expressed in Focus Groups
(b) Why Nova Scotia Opted for the Framework
(c) 2001 Review
(d) Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding Civil Remedies

Summary

Summary of Government Response to Recommendations

Bibliography

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE