NSW targets repeat domestic violence offenders

SBS World News Radio: New South Wales says a new scheme targeting repeat domestic violence offenders has shown positive results, with hundreds of people arrested.

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Published 8 November 2016 12:00pm

Updated 8 November 2016 1:59pm

By Andrea Nierhoff

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Following a successful trial, in February the state government introduced Suspect Target Management Plans, previously used for crimes such as robbery.

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Pru Goward, tells Andrea Nierhoff the strategy is the first of its kind in the country.

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