Join us in the fight to end violence against women in Australia. With one woman being violently killed every four days, the urgency for change has never been greater.
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"A woman is being violently killed in Australia every four days this year by men.”
It used to be one woman a week. But this year, an Australian woman is being violently killed every four days."
I joined ABC Radio this morning to discuss the urgent necessity to invest in PREVENTION based interventions. The interview is just 9 minutes long and I share some of the insights, data and recommendations we've gathered from working with 70,000+ young men across Australia.
Thank you to those who continue to support and champion our work, I recognise it is only part of a large-scale, policy and systemic change that requires immediate attention.
💫 Research Opportunity: Addressing Gender-Based Violence💫
We're sharing an important study led by the Vera Institute of Justice that seeks to understand the impact of New York State's mandatory arrest policies on survivors of domestic violence.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a domestic violence incident and an arrest was made in New York State, this study could use your valuable insights. Your experiences can contribute to advocating for policy changes and increasing access to non-criminal-legal-system-based responses.
Let's work together to create a more just and compassionate system for survivors of gender-based violence.
#GenderBasedViolence#SocialJustice#ResearchStudy#MindOpenLearning#VeraInstituteOfJustice#DomesticViolenceAwareness#NewYorkState#PolicyChange
I loved this…. However… why is it the pollies say and quietly listened to this angry man when angry women have been saying exactly this for generations??? But agree 100% that our absurd spending on defence in comparison to spending on family violence is offensive. And that $1b commitment over 5 years is not new money- it’s a continuation of an existing service- for which we are grateful- but it won’t even scratch the surface of the problem. More accountability for men who choose to use violence including a range of service targeting men who use violence not a one size fits all approach to MBCP, more evidence based programs and support working with children and young people experiencing violence to stop the cycle at the start, more targeted intervention with populations most at risk of using violence or of being victimised, better justice system responses, better recognition of violence and its impacts on children in family courts, more staff providing support to victim survivors at every stage of their recovery, better integration of service systems, improved culturally appropriate responses for First Nations families, affordable housing, a liveable wage and a social security system that doesn’t leave families unable to access housing, healthcare, healthy food…. We have so far to go…
Proud Wiradjuri woman. City of Sydney Councillor. Author. Advisor. Consultant. Mum & Nin.
There’s a lot of ANGER at the moment about domestic and gender-based violence.
For too long, we’ve had to accept that ONE IN FOUR Australian women experience physical and/or sexual violence.
Government is uniquely placed to drive societal change. We must demand URGENT action.
Women must be SUPPORTED to leave abusive relationships. Our frontline services are working tirelessly in difficult conditions. They need more FUNDING.
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. If you’re not yet angry, get ANGRY!
Can domestic violence perpetrators change?
Dr. Brian Sullivan from the Queensland Centre for DV Research has been working extensively with men undergoing Behaviour Change Programs.
He believes it is possible to alter the belief systems that drive violent behaviour.
"We need a far more intense focus on our high-risk high-harm offenders... these men are in our system already."
What do you think? Can we truly change the behaviour of domestic violence perpetrators?
#Domesticviolence#seesomethingsaysomething#Rehabilitation#ResearchandDevelopment
I recently met with my local councillor to address my concerns around coercive control, domestic abuse and its impact in our local area. It was such a refreshing change to speak with someone who not only listened to what I had to say but also agreed with me.
We spoke about how things look good on paper but how they don't necessarily work on paper and how things aren't joined up, for example when people make referrals.
It was an encouraging conversation and I'm looking forward to our next meeting.
Stronger Beginnings is about having conversations that put survivors of coercive control and domestic abuse at the heart of what we do.
#CoerciveControl#DomesticAbuse#Awareness#Impact
This is a must read article. If it is acknowledged that violence against women has reached such alarming proportions to call it a “National Crisis”, then stern and determined action must be taken now. We need to prevent the death of the next woman (maybe more as per statistics) who may die next week. Apathy towards this issue has led to the National Crisis. Why was this not the main election issue? Are our women not precious? Is it not the primary responsibility of a civilised society to take care of our women?
It calls for action from every one. Every home, every neighbourhood, every group, every school, every workplace, every community (geographical or virtual), every government and every human must be on alert to prevent our next precious woman from dying. We have to eradicate violence against women completely. We need to do it now. We owe it to our next generation.
#eradicateviolenceagainstwomen
This new (open access) article sheds light on the impact of violence exposure on young people and the perpetuation of the 'cycle of violence.' The authors argue that social and support interventions are necessary to reduce notions of toxic masculinity and promote non-violent environments. The article also raises important questions about sensitivity and context in relation to justice-involved youths' response to violence exposure. Check it out to learn more about this critical issue. https://lnkd.in/gc72FjYT#youthviolence#socialinterventions#nonviolence
Every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.—that’s over 10 million individuals each year. In Washington, D.C., a staggering 39% of women report physical or sexual assault by a current or former partner. These statistics reveal a heartbreaking reality that many face in silence.
The challenges are immense: high incidence rates, limited safe housing, and insufficient support services leave survivors feeling trapped. We must stand together to raise awareness and demand change.
If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out to these vital resources:
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence: DCCADV.org
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
YWCA : YWCA.org
Let’s break the silence and support those who need it most. 💜
Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
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The latest article from our Healthy Social Systems Campaign is now available on Medium. Identity and Violence: Exploring the Recent Rise in Transphobia, Misogyny and Intimate Partner Violence.
https://lnkd.in/duGPfvjZ
Our manifesto priority 4 for the next Government: Challenge, intervene and prevent.
Many survivors of domestic abuse tell us they want their perpetrators to access behaviour change programmes, but too few receive an effective intervention.
To end #DomesticAbuse, we must stop it at the root. Early awareness-raising about unhealthy attitudes and behaviours is vital, as is exploring the role men and boys can play in changing the conversation about violence against women and girls.
Call on your candidate to commit to specialist approaches before and after harm has occurred.
Read more: ow.ly/rzqu50Sh0p7#GE2024#Invest2EndAbuse
