Victims of family violence
Strategy
Defence strategy for preventing and responding to family and domestic violence 2023–2028
This strategy document aims to uphold the Australian Defence Force's values and behaviours in preventing family and domestic violence, to support those experiencing violence, and break down the barriers that may deter victims from seeking help.
Report
Intimate partner violence among current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and families
In Australian-first research, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) commissioned Phoenix Australia to examine the rates of intimate partner violence among current- and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, using data collected in 2015 from a large-scale study of current (at the time) and recently (then) transitioned ADF personnel and their families.
Report
Towards meaningful engagement: key findings for survivor co-production of public policy on gender-based violence
This report provides crucial evidence to support the implementation of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032's opening imperative. It offers recommendations for developing and reforming public policy through co-production with survivors of gender-based violence.
Strategy
A new model for youth housing in Australia
Youth housing and homelessness organisations have developed this framework for consideration in the design of a fit for purpose youth housing model.
Research Summary
Intimate partner violence among Australian 18–19 year olds
This snapshot examines risk and protective factors for intimate partner violence victimisation among Australian adolescents. The aim is to help policy-makers and service providers to identify populations that could be at increased risk, so that protective factors can be strengthened.