The rights of people with disability are promoted, upheld and protected, and people with disability feel safe and enjoy equality before the law.

Our actions under Outcome Area 3

Action 3.1

(Original Action 3.11)
Lead Inclusive SA Action 16 – the Canine Court Companion pilot project, to provide increased practical support and assistance to vulnerable victims and prosecution witnesses involved with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is responsible for this action.

This action will be completed in 2021.

*The Canine Court Companion Pilot Program is complete. The action has been retained in the AGD DAIP Interim Review 2023 as it is Action 16 in the State Disability Inclusion Plan Inclusive SA Interim Review 2022.

Measure:

Completion of Stage 2 and Stage 3.
Number of appointments attended by the canine companion.
Number of victims and witnesses supported.

Action 3.2

(Original Action 2.2)
Lead Inclusive SA Action 13 to ensure high quality and co-ordinated engagement with the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, including providing consistent, accurate and relevant information, through a dedicated response unit led by AGD.

The Royal Commission Response Unit is responsible for this action.

This action will be completed at the conclusion of the Royal Commission.

Measure:

Royal Commission Response Unit established and engaging with the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.