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What works? Exploring the literature on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing programs that respond to family violence

Resources June,2021

Authors: Carlson, Bronwyn, Day, Madi, Farrelly, Terri
Publishers:

The unique experience of family violence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people calls for culturally aware and community-led healing programs. This research report distils ‘what works’ to support and […]

Implementation options and evaluation of integrated service model responses to address Domestic and Family Violence in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

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Evaluative studies on the effectiveness and outcomes of integrated models responding to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) remain limited (Productivity Commission 2020). Despite this, most jurisdictions see integrated models as […]

Sentencing Spotling on Choking, Suffocation or Strangulation in a Domestic Setting

Resources March,2019

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The Sentencing Spotlight examines sentencing outcomes for choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting offences under s 315A of the Criminal Code (QLD) finalised in Queensland courts between 2016-17 […]

A better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence: Recommendations for an accessible, equitable and responsive family law system which better prioritises safety of those affected by family violence

Resources December,2017

Authors: House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs
Publishers: Commonwealth of Australia

This report presents the findings of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs inquiry into Australia’s family law system, and recommendations to improve its response […]

Family violence prevention programs in Indigenous communities

Resources December,2016

Authors: Closing the Gap Clearinghouse
Publishers: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare; Australian Institute of Family Studies, Resource Sheet, 37

Research in Australia as in other colonised societies has linked a collapse of traditional Indigenous institutions and roles to contemporary patterns of destructive behaviour, such as heavy alcohol consumption by […]

Breach Rate of Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders in NSW

Resources September,2016

Authors: Poynton, Suzanne, Stavrou, Efty, Marott, Neil,
Publishers: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

This report presents reviews the effectiveness of ADVOs in protecting victims of domestic violence. Included in the report is a brief overview of current research on the protective effectiveness of […]

Communities Working to Reduce Family Violence

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This brief outlines some of the promising efforts to reduce Indigenous family violence in Australia and internationally, including both government and community initiatives, as well as support mechanisms and measures […]

Reducing violence against women and their children: Research informing the development of a national campaign

Resources Nov,2015

Authors: Australian Government Department of Social Services, Taylor Nelson Sofres
Publishers: Australian Government Department of Social Services

This research paper evaluates Australian attitudes to domestic violence. It was commissioned by the Australian Government to inform the development of a prevention of domestic violence campaign. The report finds […]

The PATRICIA Project: PAThways and Research In Collaborative Inter-Agency working: State of knowledge paper

Resources Nov,2015

Authors: Macvean, Michelle, Humphreys, Cathy, Healey, Lucy, Albers, Bianca, Mildon, Robyn, Connolly, Marie, Parolini, Arno, Spada-Rinaldis, Sophia
Publishers: Australia?s National Research Organisation for Women?s Safety Limited (ANROWS)

This paper examines the processes or practices used by child protection services and specialist domestic violence services or family law services to improve service responses for women and children living […]

Not Now, Not Ever ? Putting an End to Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland

Resources Feb,2015

Authors: Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland
Publishers: Brisbane, Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland

The Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland (the Taskforce) was established in 2014 to define the domestic and family violence landscape in Queensland, and make recommendations to […]