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Finbar O'Mallon

Court reform to combat 'disgrace' of abuse

Risk factors for family violence are present in four out of five parenting cases before courts. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Domestic violence victims and children at risk of abuse are the focus of a newly expanded national court initiative to identify victims earlier.

The program - Lighthouse - was successfully trialled in family courts in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney before being expanded in late November.

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