Gender-based violence
Alternative labels
Violence against women
Gender based violence
VAWG
Violence against women and girls
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Influencers and attitudes: how will the next generation understand domestic abuse?
The purpose of this research was to ensure an evidence base for the design of education about relationships for children and young people, highlighting the positive influence that well structured Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) programmes can have, and to ultimately investigate ‘what works well’.
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Technology-facilitated abuse: family, domestic and sexual violence - literature scan
The eSafety Commissioner is developing a support service to provide practical advice, guidance and support to victims of technology-facilitated abuse. This literature scan has been undertaken as part of a broader co-design process for the development of this proposed support service.
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Family violence and sexual harm: research report 2023
While much national and international literature recognises the intersections of family violence and sexual harm, there is as yet little research and policy within Australia generally, or within Victoria, that addresses the co-occurrence of family violence and sexual harm experienced by adult victim/survivors. This research begins to address this important evidence gap.
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Future-proofing safety: COVID-19 and family violence in Victoria 2020-2021
This is the final report for the 'Future-proofing Safety' project, funded by Family Safety Victoria. The report highlights the significant challenges and specific opportunities for services and clients that emerged during COVID-19. These include elevated client risk and need, changed service responses, gaps and weaknesses within the family violence and sexual assault service system, and...
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Trialling a nature-based intervention with men who perpetrate domestic and family violence
This study trialled an innovative program to address men’s use of violence against women. It combined a standard intervention with an added gardening component. It suggests initial positive trends in improving men’s wellbeing and engagement.