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Gender-based violence

Alternative labels
Violence against women
Gender based violence
VAWG
Violence against women and girls
Subject Hierarchy
Broader terms
Violence
Current term
Gender-based violence
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Report

The forgotten victims: prisoner experience of victimisation and engagement with the criminal justice system


Many women in prison have experienced intimate partner violence. As this form of violence is often intergenerational and entrenched, women in prison are widely considered to be at particular risk of ongoing victimisation following release. And yet, with support needs often unrecognised, it is likely that a range of barriers exists that prevent ex-prisoners from...
Policy report

The forgotten victims: prisoner experience of victimisation and engagement with the criminal justice system - key findings and future directions


This research focuses on women in prison who have concerns about their personal safety post-release. The aim of this research is to understand the factors that influence these women to seek help, and how this might inform service responses.
Report

The responsibility to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in disasters and crises


More must be done to protect women, men and children from sexual and gender-based violence after disasters, say the authors of this report.
Guide

Resources to address violence against women in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities - Special collection: July 2018


This publication contains a curated collection of research and other resources, covering a range of topics relating to understanding and preventing violence against women in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Strategy

Changing the picture: a national resource to support the prevention of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children


This resource contains a set of clear actions that are needed to address the many drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This is a national resource, intended to encourage, guide and support a national effort by many organisations and stakeholders, at many levels and in many settings.