Tag: Domestic violence
New laws to tackle technology-based abuse in NSW are welcome. But police and courts also need to step up
The problem of tech-facilitated abuse will remain if the police and courts don’t start taking it seriously.
Men’s behaviour change programs are key to addressing domestic violence. Our new study shows how we can improve them
Programs to help men to stop using violence are crucial, but are men meaningfully engaging with them? Our new study found opportunities to increase engagement, and in doing so, better protect women.
Suicide threats are a weapon of family violence. How can police balance mental health needs with protecting victims?
New research shows police specialising in family violence are concerned current approaches leave victim-survivors unprotected.
New laws in WA would take guns away from people accused of domestic violence. Will they protect women?
Confiscating firearms from alleged abusers might seem like a good idea, but it’s unlikely to make much of a difference.
Budget to pledge billions more in funds and fresh effort to tackle intractable housing crisis
The budget will respond to the deepening public agitation over Australia’s housing shortages by pouring new money into crisis accommodation for women and children, social housing and infrastructure.
What Australia can learn from Latin America when it comes to tackling violence against women
Nearly all countries in the region have criminalised either femicide or feminicide, which has had a tremendous impact on society.
Domestic violence disclosure schemes may not improve safety for victim-survivors of intimate partner violence
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.
Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can we do to address it?
Gender violence has captured the attention of policy makers and the public. There’s many things that can be done, both in the short and long term.
New homicide statistics show surge in intimate partner killings – and huge disparity in First Nations victims
Half of the women homicide victims in 2022-23 were killed by a former or current partner.
We’re all feeling the collective grief and trauma of violence against women – but this is the progress we have made so far
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.
Grattan on Friday: Social media companies can’t be immune from the need for a social licence
In the court of public opinion, Anthony Albanese’s rejection of the up-yours attitude of the man he labels an arrogant egotistical billionaire is Likely to resonate with many Australians.
Family law has been overhauled. With the new changes about to kick in, how will they affect children?
Equal shared parental responsibility will no longer automatically be considered to be in a child’s best interest. That’s a good thing, particularly in domestic violence situations.
'It cannot be normal that men hurt us women': what we can learn from the inquest into 4 Aboriginal women's deaths in the NT
The landmark inquest is investigating how four women killed by their partners were failed by systems meant to protect them. How can we stop this from happening?
The government has released its action plans to end violence against women and children. Will they be enough?
While the actions outlined in the plans are admirable, achieving the set targets will require a significant increase in urgency and funding.
