Recommendations to the Victoria Police

Recommendation 1
In conjunction with the Department of Human Services and Corrections Victoria, develop a governance model for the operation of the Sex Offenders Register which promotes greater collaboration with agencies in relation to the prevention of the sexual abuse of children. The potential contribution of other agencies should also be considered during the development of the governance model.

Recommendation 2
Conduct regular audits of the information received at the registry to ensure that offenders who have disclosed unsupervised contact with a child are being reported to the Department of Human Services.

Recommendation 3
Develop a protocol with the Department of Human Services and Corrections Victoria for the release and sharing of information on registered sex offenders.
Recommendation 4
Review the SOCIT and Nexus models and consider state-wide implementation.
Recommendation 5
Ensure that training for all case managers is undertaken as a priority and that refresher training is held regularly to support ongoing understanding.
Recommendation 6
Ensure that policy provides for the widest possible interpretation of unsupervised contact to ensure that all instances of contact with children whether phone,
internet or in person, or number of days is provided for.

Source:

Ombudsman Victoria Internet - Parliamentary reports: 2011

Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 - Investigation into the failure of agencies to manage registered sex offenders (408KB)

Report by the Victorian Ombudsman, Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 - Investigation into the failure of agencies to manage registered sex offenders.