Safety House Program

Safety House Program

The Safety House Program is a national Australian community based and funded program designed for the safety of children while in transit to and from school. Houses and businesses are selected as safe places for children to seek shelter and safety if required. Applicants must undergo criminal history checks and other checks by the organisation.

History

The program was established in North Dandenong, Victoria, Australia in 1979 http://www.policensw.com/info/gen/n17.html New South Wales PoliceSafety House Program] . New South Wales took up the program in April, 1984.

References

ee also

*National Safe Place (US)
*Block Parent Program (Canada)

External links

* [http://www.safetyhousevic.org.au Safety House Victoria]


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