Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Review
Victoria Police commissioned the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) to undertake an independent review to examine sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including predatory behaviour, happening within the organisation.
For more information about the review, visit the VEOHRC website
Following the release of the VEOHRC Report in December 2015, Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton formally acknowledged the harm done to many Victoria Police employees. This involved accepting all 20 recommendations. He made his expectations clear, and formally apologised to serving and former members of Victoria Police including LGBTIQA+ members who experienced workplace harm.
VEOHRC released the third and final audit in August 2019. The report marked the conclusion of the four-year review aimed at reducing:
- workplace harm
- sex discrimination
- sexual harassment
The report identified the significant progress we have made on gender equality since 2015, while highlighting the ongoing work and commitment needed to stamp out workplace harm.
We accepted all additional recommendations laid down in the Phase 3 Audit report.
Proud, visible, safe
Responding to Workplace Harm Experience by LGBTIQA+ Employees in Victoria Police
In early 2018, Victoria Police commissioned the Victoria Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to conduct a review that focused on the experiences and impact of workplace harm on our LGBTIQA+ employees. In May 2019, Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton and VEOHRC Commissioner Kristen Hilton launched the report:
All VEOHRC recommendations have been accepted.
Gender Equality and Inclusion Division
Following the end of VEOHRC’s formal partnership, we established the Gender Equality and Inclusion Division.
Confidential help and information
Sexual Offences and Family Violence Unit (SOFVU)
Professional Standards Command, Sexual Offences and Family Violence Unit (previously known as Taskforce Salus), is responsible for the investigation of allegations made against Victoria Police employees of:
- family violence
- sexual offences
- sexual predatory behaviour
- serious sexual harassment
There are processes in place to ensure confidentiality consistent with the Protected Disclosures Act to protect the identity of reporting individuals. If you prefer, anonymous information may also be provided.
Reporting
Visit our Reporting family violence or sexual offences perpetrated by a Victoria Police employee page for guidance, options and contact information.
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