Psychological abuse of intimate partners is a public health problem, and is not well-regulated by the law.
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The famous feuding Gallagher brothers of the rock band Oasis illustrate what research shows: Kids who grow up in homes where there is domestic violence often grow up to have troubled relationships.
Emotional and economic abuse in relationships are often intertwined as people who insult and shame their partners will also try to control their income and assets.
Women make up a major portion of the Canadian workforce. That’s why employers need to step up to help those in domestic abuse situations.
One Nation Queensland leader Steve Dickson said ‘up to 21 fathers’ are taking their lives in Australia every week. Is that accurate?
The shooter at the Texas church had beaten his first wife and hurt his infant stepson. This connection between mass shooters and domestic violence is the norm, not an exception.
Police sometimes misidentify victims as perpetrators – because the real perpetrator has misled them, or because the victim is not displaying “typical” behaviour.
In the last few years, significant resources have been devoted to changing attitudes towards domestic violence – so why aren’t the numbers going down?
Australian and Indonesian women’s rights advocates should explore opportunities for grassroots collaboration to learn from each other in combating domestic violence.
Sometimes small changes can be the most effective at reducing violence – and these are seldom acknowledged.
The enthusiasm around swift, certain and fair approaches to sentencing offenders may not be backed by evidence.
Women have further abortions are not treating it “like contraception” but have good reasons that are often beyond their control
Can we use smart home data to better identify and report abusers, while protecting victims of domestic and family violence?
Shocking new findings show that even in conflict-affected countries where soldiers and rebel fighters are a daily danger to women, their husbands and boyfriends are the bigger threat.
The ‘boyfriend model’ of abuse is in the headlines after a string of high-profile grooming scandals. But are we in denial about how prevalent it is?
Acid attacks, mostly against women, are increasing globally, and toxic masculinity is to blame. It’s time for social, medical and legal reform to stop the scourge.
Gambling has impacts on many aspects of life – including employment, income and wealth. The release of HILDA’s latest survey provides more evidence to help inform decisions on gambling policy.
Comprehensive, independent Australian data regarding domestic violence within churches is long overdue.
Research is revealing that both families who have experienced adolescent family violence and those working with them feel the criminal justice system is not an appropriate way to respond to it.
Concern for their pets’ safety can lead women to delay leaving their abusers. Better on-site pet services in women’s shelters would enable them to seek help without fear for their animals’ well-being.
Top contributors
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Professor of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Monash University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Bond University
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Professor of Social Work; Leneen Forde Chair in Child & Family Research, Griffith University
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Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Family & Sexual Violence, RMIT University
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Eleanor Rathbone Chair of Sociology, University of Liverpool
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Managing Director, Her Story Consulting & Postdoctoral fellow, Australian National University
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ARC Future Fellow and Professor of Criminology, Monash University
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Deputy Dean, School of Law, Deakin University
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Professor of Social Work, Flinders University
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney
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Honorary Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Sociology, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor Monash University, Monash University
