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Registrations are now open for the Meeting the needs of victims of crime conference in Sydney on 18 -19 May. The conference is jointly organised by the Australian Institute of Criminology and the NSW Government’s Victims Services and sponsored by Victims Support Australia.
Full details and registration here. |
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A new 8 week program for Mum’s who have experienced family violence starts on Wednesday 16 February - 6 April 2011. The group is from 10am - 12:30pm at the Patricia Giles Centre, Joondalup.
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The aim of the group is for Mums and children to develop stronger and more positive relationships. Mums will have the opportunity to share parenting experiences and learn from each other.
For more information regarding the program please contact Kelley or Carolyn on 9300 1022.
Group is free of charge. |
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The Sycamore Tree Project |
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18 May 2006
The second Sycamore Tree Project® has been completed at Acacia Prison near Perth, Western Australia. During one session there was a powerful encounter between victims of crime and offenders. The following extract is from an article sent in by STP facilitator Michael Cockram captures the interaction ……………….
Two tables were moved together and then covered with a white cloth. Some beautiful roses were put in a vase and placed on the table. Other rose heads and petals were placed in a beautiful bowl filled with water which was also placed on the table. Some large candles were placed and lit and a number of small unlit candles were similarly placed together with some photographs, poems and other papers. A CD player commenced to play “Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel.
This was the last formal session of Session 6 of STP 2 in WA, a session supposed to be focused on ”planning Restitution” to the victims of the prisoners’ crimes. However this was a very special day - in fact the birthday of the murdered teenaged child of one of the victim volunteers. She commenced to speak gently of her beautiful child, of her pregnancy, of the tussles and joys of motherhood leading to the incomprehensible moment when she learned of the murder. A facilitator then read from an eloquent victim impact statement prepared by a family member. A candle was lit and we listened to Puff Daddy sing a favourite song of the child.
There was a long silence. A young prisoner serving a sentence for crimes of violence stood and said. “May I light a candle for your child?”. On receiving permission he proceeded to do so. He also prayed that his deceased grandfather (who he had earlier shared with us had been the major influence for good in his life) would “look up” the deceased child and take the child under his wing.<
Shortly after this another prisoner rose and also asked permission to light a candle for the child. He also indicated that he was lighting a candle for the child (a different child) he had killed (he provided the name). The pain in his face was palpable.
A victim volunteer who had come prepared to light a candle for her murdered husband instead lit a candle for “my offender”.
Again, we see the powerful exchange between victims of crime and offenders through taking part in the Sycamore Tree Project®. There are few programmes running in prisons that have this effect on both offenders and victims at the same time.
For full information on STP go to Sycamore Tree Project
Lent Talks: Cherie Booth
Any victim of crime interested in participating in sycamore tree program can contact angelhands and we will direct you to the appropriate people. |
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Criminal Injuries Compensation |
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PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUM
HELD AT
Level 13, Conference Room, International House, 26 St Georges Terrace, Perth
ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AT 2PM
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Wednesday, 7 May 2008
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Wednesday, 4 June 2008
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Wednesday, 2 July 2008
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PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY FOR A PROMPT START
Please note : No children are permitted and there are no child-minding facilities.
Regular info sessions are held. See http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/C/compensation.aspx?uid=4011-8744-3776-0286 for details |
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This year's Mental Health Week will run from Sunday 9 October to Saturday 15 October.
Mental Health Week raises awareness of the importance of mental health in the community.
See the website for full details |
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Sunday 28th August 2011
On behalf of The Compassionate Friends, we would like to invite you to the ‘Garden of Reflection’ in Kings Park at 11 am Sunday 28th August to walk through the garden to remember those who have died. We will then gather together to have a picnic on the lawn section at 12 noon.
It will be a great opportunity to meet others and have a lovely social time together. Please bring your picnic lunch with you.
If you would like to attend please contact The Compassionate Friends
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Australian lawyers and social welfare organisations have come together to address the current crisis in legal aid funding. The crisis is affecting the delivery of justice for some of society 's most vulnerable members, many of whom are children caught up in family law disputes.
Download the Rally Flyer and the Fact Sheet
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CLAN WA indigo project invites family and friends of people with a mental illness to come along to our FREE courses and workshops run by indigo and Brian Ambulance.
Download the course brochure for 2010 dates. |
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