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The transformative power of domestic and sexual violence support agencies
Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) is a pervasive and growing issue in Australia. There is evidence that rates are increasing and incidences are becoming more severe. DFSV support agencies offer a range of services to support victim-survivors. This paper argues that these services also have the potential to lead to social change at a...
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Engaging with the Domestic Violence Action Centre: survivor experiences
The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) provides specialised, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence in South-East Queensland. The aim of this exploratory study was to understand survivors’ experiences engaging with DVAC’s services, the most useful aspects of DVAC support, and the major challenges that survivors face on their journeys to safety...
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Gender trap: the gender structure, violence, and women’s unfreedom
The aim of this research was to deepen our understanding of how gender-based violence functions as a mechanism of disadvantage in women’s lives. Through improving this understanding, the authors aim to help draw attention to key sites and opportunities for disrupting this process.
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Gender gaps in unpaid domestic and care work: putting the pandemic in (a Life Course) perspective
The aim of this paper is to put the COVID-19 pandemic in perspective by observing trends in gender inequality in unpaid domestic or care work over the short and long-term in Australia.