Women and children fleeing domestic violence are left to sleep rough as NSW crisis shelters fill up
7 months, 1 week ago

Women and children fleeing domestic violence are left to sleep rough as NSW crisis shelters fill up

ABC  

In short: Jade and her three children are homeless after her partner was arrested, charged and held on remand. "They said there's not much availability for people trying to leave domestic violence … there's no vacancies in refuges or anything like that because they've got no resources at the moment," she said. Government urged to look at more options for crisis shelters Women's Community Shelters CEO Annabelle Daniel said with shelters across the state constantly full, Jade's experience was "incredibly common". "We know that the housing affordability crisis is having a huge issue for women who are leaving domestic and family violence because if you need to get away from your home for safety reasons, it's incredibly difficult to find somewhere new that you can afford and move into." Ms Daniel said putting women and children who are fleeing domestic and family violence in hotel rooms was "not the best solution".

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Shocking statistics show scale of domestic violence across country
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking statistics show scale of domestic violence across country

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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An estimated 2.1 million people in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in the year ending …

More than half of women fleeing domestic abuse turned away from safe refuge due to chronic shortages
3 months, 3 weeks ago

More than half of women fleeing domestic abuse turned away from safe refuge due to chronic shortages

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A day on the frontline of Australia's domestic violence crisis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A day on the frontline of Australia's domestic violence crisis

ABC  

A young woman seeking to have her partner's apprehended violence order amended so her five-year-old child can speak to him on the phone. These are just some of the women who pass through the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service safe room at Liverpool Courthouse on a sunny Tuesday. The process often looks "And we go from there, explaining what …

Calls to expand domestic violence health program that has helped hundreds of women and kids
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Calls to expand domestic violence health program that has helped hundreds of women and kids

ABC  

For many women experiencing domestic and family violence, health checks are often not prioritised or can be difficult to attend due to safety concerns. The local Primary Health Network scheme allows a multidisciplinary health team to provide free ongoing medical consultations on site to women and children living at nominated refuges and safe houses on the Central Coast. Family and …

Domestic abuse victims to be given up to £2,500 to support fleeing partners
1 year ago

Domestic abuse victims to be given up to £2,500 to support fleeing partners

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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Domestic abuse victims will be given up to £2,500 to help them …

Domestic violence calls 'overwhelming' NT Police, Acting Commissioner Michael Murphy says
1 year, 5 months ago

Domestic violence calls 'overwhelming' NT Police, Acting Commissioner Michael Murphy says

ABC  

The Northern Territory's acting police commissioner says domestic violence reports are "overwhelming" the force, with 95 triple-0 calls made on Tuesday night alone. Key points: The NT emergency call centre is receiving more than 75 domestic violence reports per night It is placing major pressure on police, with high-demand locations under-resourced The NT coroner is currenty mid-way through an inquest …

Domestic violence help on the line in the NT with minimum wage increase set to stretch budgets more
2 years, 6 months ago

Domestic violence help on the line in the NT with minimum wage increase set to stretch budgets more

ABC  

Women and children escaping tumultuous homes in a part of Australia with the highest rate of domestic violence may not get the help they need following this month's ruling to raise the minimum wage by at least $40 a week. Key points: Rates of domestic violence in the NT are growing, according to NTCOSS DV services are already stretched and …

Women living with disability can face extra hurdles breaking free of abusers, survivor warns
3 years, 4 months ago

Women living with disability can face extra hurdles breaking free of abusers, survivor warns

ABC  

Nicole Lee was 24 when she met her now ex-husband, an amputee, through disability sports. Ms Lee said accessing support as a domestic violence victim with a disability added another hurdle. "I feel unless the disability sector and the NDIS start to recognise their part in breaking down the systemic barriers for disabled women and people then we are going …

Mum fleeing family violence says cohealth parenting course gave insight into children's trauma
3 years, 4 months ago

Mum fleeing family violence says cohealth parenting course gave insight into children's trauma

ABC  

When Jane* finally fled her abusive marriage after years of family violence, she thought life would be peaceful. Seeing domestic violence through the child's eye The Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse 2011 report on the impact of domestic violence on children says children exposed to domestic violence experience emotional, mental and social damage that can affect their developmental growth. …

Support services see a rise in women talking for the first time about sexual assaults, but news is distressing to many abuse survivors
3 years, 10 months ago

Support services see a rise in women talking for the first time about sexual assaults, but news is distressing to many abuse survivors

ABC  

Sexual assault support organisations and mental health workers say they are seeing more Australian women coming forward to tell their own stories of abuse, after weeks of public reporting on the issue. Key points: Mental health workers say the media coverage of sexual assault allegations is distressing to many survivors But they say they have seen women telling their stories, …

‘We’ve seen homicides’: Domestic abuse will soar in lockdown three as perpetrators ‘further isolate and harm’ victims, commissioner warns
4 years ago

‘We’ve seen homicides’: Domestic abuse will soar in lockdown three as perpetrators ‘further isolate and harm’ victims, commissioner warns

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Migrant women face struggle to escape hidden nightmare of domestic violence in Australia
4 years, 1 month ago

Migrant women face struggle to escape hidden nightmare of domestic violence in Australia

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Kicked, beaten, strangled and even stabbed — this is the reality for many women abused by their own husbands behind closed doors in Australia, away from their home countries. Key points: Migrant women are increasingly seeking help from women's refuges Many want to leave violent marriages but are unaware of their rights Financial and social isolation often prove barriers to …

'Tsunami' warning for domestic violence networks as victims try to escape coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

'Tsunami' warning for domestic violence networks as victims try to escape coronavirus lockdown

ABC  

Domestic violence survivor Serena* has rarely felt more lonely than during the COVID-19 outbreak. Key points: Domestic Violence researchers warn of a 'tsunami' of victims post COVID-19 restrictions Women's Safety NSW says new referrals are up 56 per cent Support for free, anonymous services is urgently needed In the middle of extricating herself from her partner, the pandemic cut her …

NSW Government secures $21m for domestic violence support during coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

NSW Government secures $21m for domestic violence support during coronavirus lockdown

ABC  

The NSW and federal governments have committed $21 million to domestic violence services as the sector grapples with the destructive results of social isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: The funding was welcomed by Domestic Violence NSW It said it was difficult to quantify the scale of the problem during the pandemic Its chairperson believed family violence was more …

Inside the Men's Referral Service, a call centre dealing with Australia's abusive men and domestic violence
4 years, 8 months ago

Inside the Men's Referral Service, a call centre dealing with Australia's abusive men and domestic violence

ABC  

All the outbound calls at the Men's Referral Service start in a similar fashion. The Men's Referral Service says it's seen a 37 per cent increase in calls from men seeking help with family violence. "There are more men out there seeking help either because they're using violence in their relationships or they're worried they're going to," says Greg Wilkinson, …

The government must do the right thing and make financial support accessible to all domestic abuse victims
4 years, 9 months ago

The government must do the right thing and make financial support accessible to all domestic abuse victims

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92,000 Calls on Abuse and Violence on Govt Helpline in 11 Days
4 years, 9 months ago

92,000 Calls on Abuse and Violence on Govt Helpline in 11 Days

The Quint  

Sharma said the number of cases of domestic violence must be much higher but women are scared to complain due to the constant presence of their abusers at home. Earlier, women could go to their parents but now they are unable to reach them,” Sharma told PTI, adding that the NCW is in touch with some of the complainants. India …

Women are using code words at pharmacies to escape domestic violence
4 years, 9 months ago

Women are using code words at pharmacies to escape domestic violence

CNN  

CNN — A woman walked into a pharmacy in the French city of Nancy last Sunday, one of the few public places still open after the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of a dangerous virus. “There has always been gender violence, but this crisis makes it all worse,” Simona Ammerata, who works at the Lucha y …

Abusive men using child contact as way to carry on subjecting women to domestic abuse
5 years, 2 months ago

Abusive men using child contact as way to carry on subjecting women to domestic abuse

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Domestic violence still at 'unprecedented' levels despite hundreds of millions being spent
5 years, 4 months ago

Domestic violence still at 'unprecedented' levels despite hundreds of millions being spent

ABC  

Campaigns have been waged for a decade, almost a billion dollars spent and yet women and children continue to face deadly threats in their homes. Men too are victims of domestic violence but the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says the issue "predominantly affects women and children". A national 'scourge' In the past decade, national attention has intensified, with …

Domestic violence: How to help someone you think is being abused by a partner
5 years, 8 months ago

Domestic violence: How to help someone you think is being abused by a partner

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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In light of the government’s new landmark bill that extends the legal definition of domestic abuse …

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