Support, Prevention,Education,Advocacy,Referral

Starick Services employs dedicated Domestic Violence Advocates to support and advocate women, young people and children escaping family and domestic violence; who present themselves at local police stations in the Perth South East corridor. A collaborative partnership between Starick Services and Western Australia Police Service to support, prevent, educate, advocate and referral against family and domestic violence in our community.

How can we assist you?

Immediate Response and Outreach - Advocates respond to emergency and non-emergency requests from law enforcement for assistance to victims of family and domestic violence

Counseling Services - Advocates refer to confidential face-to-face and telephone counseling for both victims and their families

Accompany and Support Victims through Court Proceedings -
Attend appointments and proceedings related to the domestic violence. (e.g. testimonies, depositions, hearings, trials, sentencing, etc.)

Transportation to Court Appearances and Other Appointments Related to the Domestic Violence  - If needed, advocates will transport victims to criminal justice proceedings, referral sources, and any other appointment related to the domestic violence.

Assist with Protective Injunctions - Advocates will assist victims with filing and obtaining a Violence Restraining Order or Misconduct Violence Order. An injunction for protection can be filed when the victim has reason to believe that she is in imminent danger of being abused further by the perpetrator.

Community Education, Speeches, and Consultation - Advocates attend, participate, and provide trainings, seminars, and workshops within Perth metropolitan and throughout the State We are always looking for additional ways to provide for our community. It is a priority for the advocates to attend at least one of these events to better serve you. Advocates are also available to give presentations, speeches, and consultations to agencies and organisations.

Personal Advocacy - Advocates assist victims with securing rights, remedies, and services from other agencies by making phone calls on behalf of the victim, locating emergency assistance, etc.

Information and Referral - We will do our best to identify the victim's needs and refer to the appropriate community resource.