Samantha Barlow

Samantha Barlow is a former police officer from New South Wales who became an advocate for victims' rights after surviving a brutal attack in 2009. Barlow was assaulted by Roderick Holohan, a repeat offender, which profoundly impacted her life and career. She has since dedicated herself to raising awareness about the need for better communication and support for victims, particularly regarding parole notifications. Barlow's experience has led her to call for reforms in the victim registry system to ensure that victims are automatically informed about offenders' progress and parole hearings.