BackSome organisations and services are legally required to share information about individuals at risk of family violence. The Centre for Non-Violence has key responsibilities to share information in relation to Family Violence Information Sharing (FVISS) Child Information Sharing (CIS).
The Centre for Non-Violence is an Information Sharing Entity (ISE) and a Risk Assessment Entity (RAE). This means we have legal obligations under the Family Violence Act 2009 about the sharing of information to manage and assess family violence risk. Where there is a person using violence or an alleged person, we can request information from other ISE services to assess risk, and they are legally obliged to provide it.
Centre for Non-Violence also has legal obligations to share information about the wellbeing of children.
Key terms on this page:
- CIS: Child Information Sharing
- FVISS: Family Violence Information Sharing
- ISE: Information sharing Entity
- RAE: Risk Assessment Entity
Find out more about family violence and information sharing
What is family violence?
Family violence is a pattern of abusive behaviour towards a family member or partner that causes fear.
Information Sharing Entity List user guide
A user guide to support access to the Victorian Government’s list of Information Sharing Entities.
Information Sharing Entity List
Search the list of Information Sharing Entities within Victoria.
Professional training
We offer professional training, including MARAM Collaborative Practice.
How to refer
Information for individuals and professionals seeking to refer a client at risk of family violence.
What is family violence?
Family violence is a pattern of abusive behaviour towards a family member or partner that causes fear.