Tasmania Police
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence and need urgent assistance, call police on Triple Zero (000).
The Safe at Home criminal justice response to family violence includes an increased role for Police in family violence incidents.
All Tasmania Police officers receive training to respond to and investigate incidents of family violence. General duties officers at every police station respond to reports of family violence.
Reporting family violence to police is a significant step, but you will be supported by officers who will treat you with courtesy, respect and without judgement.
- To report a non-urgent incident of family violence, call the Tasmania Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or attend your local police station to make a report. If you have a hearing impairment, call TTY 106.
- For reports of family violence, if you do not wish to report the matter to police in the first instance, call the Family Violence Counselling Support Service on 1800 608 122 for advice, support and counselling.
Family Violence Response and Referral Line
Call 1800 633 937
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Family Violence Response and Referral Line is operated through the Tasmania Police radio room. It offers an information and referral service by which callers can access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home.
If victim safety is at risk or in question, the call will be transferred to the police radio dispatch area for an immediate police response. If victim safety is not at immediate risk or in question, the call will be actively transferred to an appropriate counselling or support service for further assistance.
In all emergencies ring Triple Zero (000).
Tasmania Police Family Violence Unit
Specialist Family Violence Units are located in each region who are responsible for assessing and monitoring all family violence incidents. Members of the Family Violence Unit are not primary responders for family violence.
The Family Violence Units are focused on:
- making sure that victims of family violence are safe – including any children who are affected by family violence
- bringing perpetrators of family violence to account.
The Family Violence Units:
- ensure risk and safety issues for all family violence victims and affected children are addressed.
- liaise with Safe at Home partners to ensure that safety strategies are in place for family violence victims-survivors and their children.
- participate in case management with Safe at Home service providers.
- manage serious and repeat family violence offenders, including those who are subject to electronic monitoring through ankle bracelets.
- ensure the initial police response is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
For more information visit the Family Violence - Tasmania Police website.