Sexual Offences & Child Abuse Units (SOCA) are staffed by experienced and qualified police members specially trained to assist with responding to and investigating adult sexual assault and child abuse.
There are 31 SOCA Units in Victoria, which vary in size depending on their location and work requirements. Members perform work in either plain clothes or police uniform depending on the type of job they are attending.
The principal role of the SOCA Units is to provide an initial response to victims of sexual assault and physical assault on children by:
- Attending to the welfare of the victim.
- Obtaining a statement from a victim/witness for evidentiary purposes.
- Completing and submitting the relevant reports.
- Interviewing offenders for minor sexual and physical assaults after consultation and in liaison with the relevant Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU).
The Sexual Offences & Child Abuse Coordination Office is responsible for training and policy issues within the areas of sexual assault and child abuse. The office works closely with outside organisations and specialist individuals to coordinate and run training courses for police members wishing to work with sexual assault and child abuse victims.
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