Domestic Violence
Domestic violence support services in crisis
Luke Batty was killed by his father a year ago. His mother, Rosie Batty, has stepped up to bring attention......
Premier commits to combating domestic violence
We are only seven weeks in to 2015 and already 11 women have died by the hand of a current......
Lack of support for Indigenous victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence affects women across all classes, races, and ages. But it disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.......
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......