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13/04/2014 21:02
Did you know that WA has a number of dedicated courts dealing with offenses specifically relating to domestic violence? The latest news shows these courts are not as effective at preventing recidivism as mainstream courts, however. Check out this article form the The West Australian to find out...
13/04/2014 20:19
Domestic violence has huge impacts on our lives. It not only affects the victim, it also has an impact on our community and has an impact on a global level. The impact of domestic violence on an individual depends on the type of violence experienced. For example, victims of physical violence have...
13/04/2014 19:04
Anybody can experience domestic violence throughout their lifetime. That said, factors such as gender, age, socioeconomic status (SES), and previous exposure to abuse can increase the risk of experiencing domestic violence. It is recognised that younger and middle aged women in particular, who are...
12/04/2014 21:48
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12/04/2014 20:48
The Governments in Australia have implemented a number of programs and policies on a Commonwealth, State and Territory level (1). Each jurisdiction across the country fully support, both social and economically, the current programs which focus on the key strategies of primary precention,...
02/04/2014 20:17
Rosie Batty is the mother of Luke Batty, who was killed by his 54 year old father on cricket grounds. This news article and video portrays her views on lawmakers and the need for a change in current laws related to domestic violence. Quote from the article: "But if we’re going to listen to the...
27/03/2014 08:13
Writer Leslie Morgan Steiner is a survivor of domestic violence. Watch this short and powerful talk on "Why domestic violence victims don't leave" to gain an inside view into the live of a victim. With almost 2,000,000 views....She's got something important to say.
Watch her...
25/03/2014 23:23
Domestic violence can happen to anyone.
If you think it’s happening to you or someone you know it’s important to know that there is help and support available.
The first step to getting help is recognising the abuse.
If you are fearful of your partner, feel controlled and have feelings...
22/03/2014 10:34
Check out this handy schematic developed by Roe and Jagodinsky for the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project 206 West Forth. Helpful for when you are unsure of whether something constitutes an act of domestic violence.
22/03/2014 10:20
We all know that domestic violence has an adverse impact on the health and wellbeing of victims and theirfamilies. We also know that it is illegal to commit such acts of violence. However, in most states (Northern Territory being the exception (1), it is not mandatory for health professionals to...
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