Women who have moved to Australia, particularly from traumatic settings, are particularly at risk of gendered violence. Here’s what our research found helps them to speak up.
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Australian laws fall well short of protecting women from an abusive partner’s debts by adopting a US law removing their liability.
Some countries closer to achieving gender equality still have high rates of domestic violence, but look a bit closer and you’ll see the full story.
First Nations women are 32 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of domestic violence than non-Indigenous women. We need to put Indigenous women at the centre of the discussion.
A domestic violence disclosure scheme is a resource people can check to find out if a particular person has a documented history of domestic violence.
It has been a distressing time. Australians have been – and will continue – taking action to end gender-based violence. So, are we making any progress? Here’s what the data show.
Our research found missed opportunities are evident in child protection, health settings, mental health settings, drug and alcohol interventions, and in corrections.
Coercive control seeks to disempower victims of domestic abuse on every level. Leaving the family home – and disentangling feelings of care – is a complex process.
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Professor (Practice), Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Monash University
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