Maggie Marriott Smart Buoy Co
Managing Director
6. How we identify the predominant aggressor We use professional judgement and consider a range of factors to help us decide who the predominant aggressor is. 1. Key assessment factors include: 2. history of family violence 3. context of the current family violence incident (‘why’ the incident has happened). 4. extent of harm, including any injuries either person has sustained 5. likelihood or capacity of each person to inflict future harm and injury 6. likelihood that one person has acted in self-defence or violent resistance (in anticipation or expectation of violence) 7. which person is most in need of protection 8. which person is more fearful 9. relationship dynamics, including patterns of: 10. controlling behaviour 11. coercion 12. intimidation 13. each person’s history of family violence with other family members (including previous partners).
We have a responsibility to investigate all reports of crime. These include family violence related criminal offending, even if the alleged or suspected offender is also an AFM.
We are supported to correctly identify the predominant aggressor through policy, guidance and training.
7. Misidentification happens when police wrongly identify the predominant aggressor. This means the person being harmed most (AFM) is mistaken for the person who is using family violence (predominant aggressor). 8. submit your notification in writing via email. You should submit your notification in writing via email. Please note station emails are not live monitored. The notification should include: 9. reasons you suspect misidentification has occurred 10. any supporting documentation, including risk assessments or other relevant material. 11. Family violence support services 12. Send your notifications to the relevant Family Violence Liaison Officer (FVLO) and/or station supervisor via the relevant police station. 13. FVLOs are supervisors located at every 24-hour police station. 14. Their role is to provide and ensure a consistent and coordinated response to family violence.
Updated 10 October 2025
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Wednesday 15 May 2024
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