The national crisis of violence against women is the culmination of many issues — and some of them the government can fix
8 months, 1 week ago

The national crisis of violence against women is the culmination of many issues — and some of them the government can fix

ABC  

Alison Scott's beloved sister Jessica was murdered by her husband five years ago. Long-term advocates for action on domestic violence say that something that is notable about the Canberra meeting next Tuesday is its very clear focus on women who are murdered, missing, or dying as a result of suicide — rather than the broader, complex set of issues that need to be addressed on prevention, intervention and protection for women who might not be at immediate risk of being killed but are living in daily fear and in a world they don't feel they can escape. Bodies, including the federal government's own Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, have noted the ways the social security and child support systems can be used by perpetrators to continue to exercise coercive control over their partners, as well as limiting women's choices about leaving because of the sheer financial impossibility of doing so. Advocates say there are policy changes that the government could make immediately that could help women fleeing domestic violence. ABC Politics in your inbox Photo shows Politics journalist Brett Worthington on a black backgournd Sign up to the ABC Politics newsletter with Brett Worthington Police ministers meeting in Canberra on Friday were looking at how to improve police responses to "high-risk and serial perpetrators", including using "focused deterrence".

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Community-led interventions find over 4,000 victims of violence in Mumbai slums
1 month ago

Community-led interventions find over 4,000 victims of violence in Mumbai slums

The Hindu  

Over 4,000 women from the slums of Mumbai have admitted to experiencing violence. Based on the program monitoring data, Dr. Nayreen Daruwalla, Programme Director of SNEHA said that the program was conducted in 48 urban informal settlement clusters of Kurla and Wadala covering a population of around 60,000 people of which 4,121 women between the age group of 18 and …

Shocking statistics show scale of domestic violence across country
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shocking statistics show scale of domestic violence across country

The Independent  

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 …

Difference in state domestic violence support laid bare in Albury-Wodonga
7 months ago

Difference in state domestic violence support laid bare in Albury-Wodonga

ABC  

When Amanda Cohn was working as a GP in the border towns of Albury-Wodonga, she knew a woman's postcode was a defining factor in the kind of support received if fleeing family violence. "We have absolutely tireless local services doing great work but the funding's really fragmented, so instead of getting a wraparound service, you have separate programs doing housing, …

Experts call for less talk and more action to address violence against women
8 months, 1 week ago

Experts call for less talk and more action to address violence against women

ABC  

In short: Attendees at yesterday's crisis talks on murdered and missing women say the event was productive, but action must be taken swiftly. Attendees at yesterday's crisis talks on murdered and missing women say the event was productive, but action must be taken swiftly. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately call emergency services on 000 …

First Nations women at forefront of talks on gendered violence crisis
8 months, 1 week ago

First Nations women at forefront of talks on gendered violence crisis

ABC  

In short: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin has convened a national roundtable as the national crisis of violence against women continues. The disproportionate number of First Nations women affected by violence is at the forefront of roundtable talks in Canberra, where the country's gendered violence experts, service directors and survivor advocates have gathered. Palawa woman and chief …

Women speak out about living in fear of a violent ex-partner and surviving family domestic violence
8 months, 1 week ago

Women speak out about living in fear of a violent ex-partner and surviving family domestic violence

ABC  

In short: Survivors of domestic violence are speaking out about what it's like to live in fear, and the need for more action from the WA government. The government says there's money in this year's budget to develop a family and domestic violence disclosure scheme, but no timeframe for such a project has been revealed. Minister mute on register time …

With an 'entrenched epidemic' in the national spotlight, what's being done to prevent violence against women?
8 months, 1 week ago

With an 'entrenched epidemic' in the national spotlight, what's being done to prevent violence against women?

ABC  

Two Perth women died in the space of a few days over the past week. Reclaim the Night rallies were once an annual fixture in Australian cities, attracting similar number of women, marching to demand better services, better recognition of the problem, better outcomes for women and girls. As thousands of people rallied against the scourge of domestic violence over …

Australian PM Albanese vows new funding to help women escape domestic violence after homicides rise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian PM Albanese vows new funding to help women escape domestic violence after homicides rise

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new funding on Wednesday to help women escape domestic violence and a crackdown on misogynistic online content in reaction to an uptick in homicides committed by current and former male partners that he described as a national crisis. Albanese said his government would invest 925 million Australian dollars over five years …

Calls for National Cabinet to fix 'gaping holes' in housing support or risk more violence against women and children
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Calls for National Cabinet to fix 'gaping holes' in housing support or risk more violence against women and children

ABC  

In short: Advocates for homeless services are calling on the federal government to invest more funding to prevent gender-based violence. National Cabinet is being urged to plug "gaping holes" in the housing and homelessness support systems available to women fleeing violence, with only 3.7 per cent of those seeking housing getting long-term accommodation. Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin said violence …

Perth's domestic violence services stretched thin amid 'national crisis' of gendered violence
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Perth's domestic violence services stretched thin amid 'national crisis' of gendered violence

ABC  

In short: The CEO of a domestic violence support service in Perth says the extent of the crisis is the worst she has ever seen. "We had three women requesting support, two of those had children with them, and we weren't able to support them because our emergency room was full," the CEO of domestic violence support service Starick, Leanne …

We contacted every male federal MP about the violent deaths of women this year. Here's what happened
1 year ago

We contacted every male federal MP about the violent deaths of women this year. Here's what happened

ABC  

More than 50 women have died in a domestic violence setting this year. Ten out of 41 male Labor MPs responded Nearly every response from MPs across the political spectrum included an endorsement for the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. Mr Ramsey said the kind of cultural change he would like to see to make a …

Domestic violence prevention campaigners call for royal commission after the deaths of four SA women
1 year, 1 month ago

Domestic violence prevention campaigners call for royal commission after the deaths of four SA women

ABC  

As South Australians grapple with the loss of four women in separate and unrelated incidents over the course of one week, advocates are calling for change. Counting Dead Women Australia said 53 women had been killed as a result of violence around the country as of yesterday Embolden, the state's peak body for domestic, family and sexual violence services is …

After woman's alleged murder, NT domestic violence campaigner says sector 'woefully' underfunded
1 year, 5 months ago

After woman's alleged murder, NT domestic violence campaigner says sector 'woefully' underfunded

ABC  

In the wake of the alleged murder of a woman by her partner in Alice Springs, a leading Northern Territory domestic violence campaigner has called for immediate action to address the sector's "woefully inadequate" funding model. Key points: Advocates have reiterated calls for needs-based funding for the domestic and family violence support sector It comes amid an inquest into the …

National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue
1 year, 9 months ago

National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue

ABC  

Almost half of Australians incorrectly believe women and men equally commit domestic violence, according to a major survey which shows "extremely troubling" community attitudes towards violence against women. Key points: More than 30 per cent of respondents believed women in custody battles make up or exaggerate claims of violence Experts say misconceptions about where violence occurs were among the most …

Eliminating gender-based violence helps build economies
1 year, 9 months ago

Eliminating gender-based violence helps build economies

Hindustan Times  

Gender-based violence is all around us. Gender-based violence thwarts economic health by depriving women of work opportunities and access to education, and forces absence from the labor force. The Covid-19 pandemic spurred international attention around both gender-based violence and women’s economic losses, but the scrutiny was fleeting. This opportunity gap presented a clear pathway for action when, in 2021, the …

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women
1 year, 10 months ago

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women

The Independent  

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Governments release joint strategy seeking to end violence against women and children within a generation
2 years, 2 months ago

Governments release joint strategy seeking to end violence against women and children within a generation

ABC  

Federal, state and territory governments have pledged to end violence against women and children in Australia within "one generation", although it is unclear if additional funding will be committed in next week's budget to support the ambitious goal. "We must look beyond the crisis response to ensure that women and children who have experienced violence can access support for their …

What support is there for women on temporary visas experiencing domestic violence?
2 years, 3 months ago

What support is there for women on temporary visas experiencing domestic violence?

ABC  

When Nyah was trying to escape her violent husband, she didn't know where to turn for help. Domestic Violence NSW interim CEO Elise Phillips says unlike Australian citizens and permanent residents, women on temporary visas can't access many of the services available to women experiencing family violence. "It means women are having to choose between leaving an abusive relationship and …

Domestic abuse victims say cost of living crisis stopped them fleeing abusive partner
2 years, 5 months ago

Domestic abuse victims say cost of living crisis stopped them fleeing abusive partner

The Independent  

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 Nearly three quarters of domestic abuse victims say the spiralling cost of …

Sexual violence against women and girls should be treated as a national emergency, says RISHI SUNAK
2 years, 5 months ago

Sexual violence against women and girls should be treated as a national emergency, says RISHI SUNAK

Daily Mail  

How serious are we as a society about protecting women and girls? Rishi Sunak vows to launch a 'major crackdown' on grooming gangs plus wider efforts to give women the freedom to go out at night without fear By MARTIN BECKFORD POLICY EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL Rishi Sunak today promises a 'major crackdown on grooming gangs' as well as …

Police are still misjudging domestic violence and victims are suffering the consequences
2 years, 9 months ago

Police are still misjudging domestic violence and victims are suffering the consequences

ABC  

Lee*, who lives with her boyfriend in suburban Melbourne, reaches breaking point one day and finally calls the police. A major issue is that police attending domestic violence callouts frequently take an "incident based" approach, Ms Matthews said; they look for evidence of criminal offending without necessarily delving deeper into a couple's history of coercive control, a gendered pattern of …

NT women's safety workers call for long-term increase in domestic violence funding
2 years, 9 months ago

NT women's safety workers call for long-term increase in domestic violence funding

ABC  

When Sandra started to fall in love with Daniel*, it was easy to overlook the warning signs. Key points: The NT has the highest rates of domestic and family violence in Australia The federal government recently announced an extra $10.7 million for NT domestic violence services But advocates say a long-term funding model is required to help cover the added …

The groups to support to help end violence against women and girls
2 years, 10 months ago

The groups to support to help end violence against women and girls

The Independent  

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. Following Everard’s murder, the group has been campaigning to raise awareness of an “epidemic” of violence …

Why domestic violence rose amidst the pandemic | In Focus podcast
2 years, 11 months ago

Why domestic violence rose amidst the pandemic | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women has said it had seen a 30% rise in complaints of crimes against women in 2021, compared to 2020. In 2020 also, the Commission had received a record high number of complaints, one quarter of them related to domestic violence -- in just April and May of that year, during the nation-wide lockdown, 47.2% of …

Domestic violence during COVID lockdown
3 years ago

Domestic violence during COVID lockdown

The Hindu  

The lockdown slogan “Stay Home. The 56-page report, called “Grappling with the Shadow Pandemic: Women’s Groups and Domestic Violence in India”, collates experiences of victims and is aimed at providing a template of solutions for the government in the event of a similar situation arising in the future. The report says, “Our objectives in publishing this report and policy brief …

'Moving beyond triage': Push for women's domestic violence trauma recovery centre grows
3 years, 1 month ago

'Moving beyond triage': Push for women's domestic violence trauma recovery centre grows

ABC  

Jane Matts once had a knife held to her throat by a violent and abusive former partner. Key points: A new report outlines the operational framework for a proposed new centre to support women experiencing trauma from domestic violence. "This centre would be a brilliant innovation and absolutely needed," she said Launch of operational framework Local women's groups, including Illawarra …

Queensland's housing crisis creating 'perfect storm' for vulnerable women
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland's housing crisis creating 'perfect storm' for vulnerable women

ABC  

Domestic violence support groups have warned that Christmas will be a difficult time for Queensland's vulnerable women and children as low vacancy rates could force women back into unsafe situations. Key points: Rental vacancy rates remain at an all-time low in some areas of regional Queensland The rental crisis is forcing many women to return to violent homes and is …

‘Under lockdown, she became a prisoner’ – the forgotten women of the pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Under lockdown, she became a prisoner’ – the forgotten women of the pandemic

The Independent  

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. This applies particularly to ethnic minority women who are more likely to be omitted from statistics, …

Services to be cut and 'lives lost' in Queensland's looming domestic violence funding 'catastrophe', advocates warn
3 years, 9 months ago

Services to be cut and 'lives lost' in Queensland's looming domestic violence funding 'catastrophe', advocates warn

ABC  

Queensland domestic violence services warn there could be a "catastrophic" effect on survivors of abuse, with wait list times to go "through the roof", and lives potentially lost, when federal government funding runs out on June 30. Key points: Federal government funding for domestic violence programs is due to end on June 30 Family support and domestic violence services were …

Welfare concerns for children exposed to more family violence during COVID-19 lockdowns
3 years, 9 months ago

Welfare concerns for children exposed to more family violence during COVID-19 lockdowns

ABC  

The great escape was meticulously planned. Crime Statistics Agency data released exclusively to the ABC by Monash University's Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre showed children’s presence at police-reported family violence incidents increased by 29.4 per cent in Victoria between April and June last year, compared with the same period in 2019. "Family violence is under-reported for many reasons, and …

How can men support women against misogyny and violence?
3 years, 9 months ago

How can men support women against misogyny and violence?

The Independent  

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. “Thus, male activists are often met with suspicion, homophobia and other questions about their ‘masculinity.’ “Men …

‘Rampant misogyny’ prevails in UK with ‘scale’ of abuse women suffer ‘minimised’, politicians warn
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Rampant misogyny’ prevails in UK with ‘scale’ of abuse women suffer ‘minimised’, politicians warn

The Independent  

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. A letter to Boris Johnson, signed by 53 cross-party MPs and lords, has urged the PM …

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, …

‘Far too many turned away’: Domestic abuse victims left with nowhere to go as services struggle in pandemic
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Far too many turned away’: Domestic abuse victims left with nowhere to go as services struggle in pandemic

The Independent  

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. Patrick Ryan, chief executive of Hestia, a leading domestic abuse charity, told The Independent one of …

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

ABC  

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 …

Woman who fled domestic violence during lockdown speaks out
4 years, 3 months ago

Woman who fled domestic violence during lockdown speaks out

ABC  

When Aneta Duncan moved to Australia from Poland late last year, she was the happiest she had been in years. Key points: Aneta Duncan wanted to leave her husband but feared she would have nowhere to go due to the pandemic and because she was on a temporary spousal visa She says her husband threatened to have her deported She …

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 …

Domestic violence victims on temporary visas need urgent protections, experts warn
4 years, 7 months ago

Domestic violence victims on temporary visas need urgent protections, experts warn

ABC  

Domestic violence victims on temporary visas are being trapped in dangerous situations because they are unable to access crucial support, experts say, and the coronavirus pandemic appears to be exacerbating their plight. Marie Segrave, an associate professor of criminology at Monash University, said many women also avoid seeking help with domestic violence because they're being coerced by partners who use …

Domestic violence is the ‘other’ pandemic we must fight
4 years, 8 months ago

Domestic violence is the ‘other’ pandemic we must fight

Al Jazeera  

Before the global lockdown, most governments did little to combat gender-based violence. One of the main reasons for the failure of states to address domestic violence, in my view, is because the lofty campaigning and high-level promises lack detailed and properly funded interventions. The significant budget allocation to shelters and specialist police units; online applications for protection orders; prioritising complaints …

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 …

The lockdown is making women more vulnerable | Opinion
4 years, 9 months ago

The lockdown is making women more vulnerable | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

The focus of the fight against the coronavirus disease has so far, correctly, been on preventive strategies, succour for the poor and migrant workers, and the economic repercussions. In India, such a situation can exacerbate the already weak position of women within the family — resources are normally limited for them, given that they are usually economically disempowered, and their …

Domestic violence on rise across the world during coronavirus lockdowns: Report
4 years, 9 months ago

Domestic violence on rise across the world during coronavirus lockdowns: Report

India TV News  

Domestic violence cases across major countries have been on the rise since the countrywide lockdowns, announced by national governments in a bid to check the spread of the coronavirus came into effect, a report in Vatican News, the official news website of the Vatican City has highlighted. The news report noted with concern that governments across the world were receiving …

Covid-19 lockdown | Rise in domestic violence, police apathy: NCW
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown | Rise in domestic violence, police apathy: NCW

The Hindu  

The first week of the nationwide lockdown, which has left many facing job losses, uncertainty over salaries, forced isolation and stressed households, has resulted in a steep rise in violence against women. Simultaneously, there has been an almost threefold increase in police apathy towards women’s complaints with the NCW receiving 16 complaints on the issue as compared to six earlier, …

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 …

'Ad hoc' housing for violent perpetrators increases family violence risk, expert says
5 years, 8 months ago

'Ad hoc' housing for violent perpetrators increases family violence risk, expert says

ABC  

Among the day spas and bed-and-breakfasts in Victoria's central highlands region is a small hotel that, about twice a month, gets a call from police. Key points: A domestic violence policy advisor says it is "still unpalatable" to fund vital housing for violent perpetrators A researcher says funding to secure both victims and perpetrators should not be an either-or decision …

Domestic and family violence survivors use their voices for change to show abuse does not discriminate
5 years, 10 months ago

Domestic and family violence survivors use their voices for change to show abuse does not discriminate

ABC  

As Michelle arrived at her son's weekend sport, she fabricated a story about falling down the stairs to disguise the cause of her fractured cheekbone and black eye. 'Felt like I'd failed as a mum' Before the violence, Michelle described her family life as "normal" and "traditional". Michelle repeatedly searched her mind for reasons behind her son's building aggression, but …

'Concerning' attitudes towards violence against women remain, survey shows
6 years, 1 month ago

'Concerning' attitudes towards violence against women remain, survey shows

ABC  

A massive survey carried out every four years has found that many Australians continue to explain away women's experience of sexism, violence and abuse, deny there is a problem, and shift the blame away from men. The concerning results include: 1 in 7 Australians do not agree that women are as capable as men in politics and in the workplace …

The Violence Against Women Act is unlikely to reduce intimate partner violence
6 years, 2 months ago

The Violence Against Women Act is unlikely to reduce intimate partner violence

Salon  

The Violence Against Women Act, the federal government’s signature legislation aimed at responding to domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking, expired at the end of September. But the fact is that the criminal system supported by the act isn’t stopping intimate partner violence. Without such incentives, supporters of the act say, the criminal legal system’s response to domestic violence …

Male domestic violence victims lack support, charity says
6 years, 3 months ago

Male domestic violence victims lack support, charity says

The Independent  

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 Male domestic violence victims lack support despite being the focus of an …

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