Thursday, April 28, 2005

Abusers to have 'time out' to reduce violence / [Australia] the Age, 28 Apr 2005

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Farrah Tomazin
"Men who abuse their partners will be given motel vouchers so women and children can stay in their homes when they are subject to domestic violence.
Admitting that family violence was not adequately tackled in Victoria, the State Government will now take a different tack, by giving men more referral services - and motel vouchers for up to three nights - to encourage them to leave their homes."