Victims of Crime Association: Queensland State Conference 2002

Conference Theme : Resilient Workers Supporting Resilient Survivors

About the theme:
'Resilient workers supporting resilient survivors' aims to raise awareness of strategies that can be utilised to support both workers and victims of crime. It is also expected the theme will spark debate regarding the ability for victims of crime (and even workers) to be resilient throughout the criminal justice process.

The conference will be a launching pad for debate and reform in the treatment of victims of crime in Queensland. The conference will work toward outcomes that enhance the recovery of victims of crime and the reparation of damage caused by criminal acts.

Conference Goal:
To raise awareness of issues that impact upon victims of crime and establish strategies to minimise or prevent harm caused by criminal behaviour.

Conference Objectives:
1. Develop strategies to create resilient organisations, workers and victims of crime.
2. To raise awareness of issues that adversely impact upon victims of crime.
3. Raise the awareness of the need for prevention strategies to stop violence and abuse in the community.
4. To change attitudes in the community regarding crime victimisation.
5. To enhance the ability of victims of crime to recover from the crime victimisation.
6. To examine how organisations can better support workers who support victims of crime.
7. Provide practical skills in treatment and support for victims of crime.
8. Provide information to Government on policy directions to support victims of crime.

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