Domestic Violence
Victim blaming in the justice system
Rosie Batty was faced with the unthinkable when her 11 year-old son, Luke, was killed by his father. But due......
Domestic violence courts to be considered in NSW
In an Australian first, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault may soon have their cases heard in a specialised......
Lifting the lid on domestic violence
In Australia a woman dies every week due to domestic violence and one in three women will experience domestic violence......
Domestic violence and ‘reproductive coercion’
The federal parliament is currently looking into ways policy can be changed to better respond to victims of domestic violence.......
Victim blaming persists in the Australian attitude to rape
A report released today by VicHealth highlights the disturbing number of Australians who are ready to excuse rapists and perpetrators......
Domestic violence perpetrators name and shame
New family violence legislation has been proposed in Victoria which would allow domestic violence victims to name and shame their......
Calls for domestic violence laws need to be streamlined
Our legal system is often faced with the challenge of protecting victims and protecting the legal rights of the accused......
Domestic violence to blame for female homelessness
Homelessness is a challenge for anyone it affects, but for women seeking a way out of a violent environment sometimes......
Government proposes plan to stop domestic violence
The federal government has launched a new plan to target female genital mutilation and forced marriages. Domestic violence has been identified......
Report shows women with disabilities are targets for violence
Women with disabilities are vulnerable to domestic violences and sexual abuse, according to a survey. A new report has shown......