Victims of Crime Strategy Targets Different Cultures
Source: Victoria. Attorney General. Media Release
"The Brumby Government has launched a strategy to help victims of crime from different cultural backgrounds navigate the justice system and support services. Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said the Victims of Crime Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Strategy was developed in consultation with communities from Lebanon, Turkey, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Burma, the Horn of Africa, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and India.“The consultation showed that CALD victims of crime are disadvantaged in their contact with the justice system and in accessing services for victims of crime,” Mr Hulls said. It showed these victims of crime have little knowledge of the criminal justice process and they report less crime. In addition, CALD communities felt that justice agencies and services were not always culturally sensitive and appropriate.”