What legal reforms are being proposed to address domestic violence?

Proposals for legal reforms include calls for new legislation and royal commissions aimed at strengthening protections for victims, criminalizing coercive control, and improving the justice system's response to domestic violence. These reforms seek to enhance penalties for offenders and ensure victims receive adequate support.

How is education being used to prevent domestic violence?

Educational initiatives focus on teaching children and communities about domestic violence, its signs, and how to seek help. These programs aim to raise awareness, foster healthy relationships, and empower individuals to recognize and respond to abuse early.

Who is affected by domestic violence?

Domestic violence primarily affects victims within intimate relationships, including spouses, partners, and family members. It also impacts children who witness abuse and broader communities through social and health consequences.

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Recognise children as victims of domestic violence in Australia

Australia

Kempsey Deserves Better: Noel Selby, Please Resign!

Kempsey Shire Council, NSW, Australia

Advocate for equal support for male domestic violence victims

Adelaide SA, Australia

BECAUSE NO VICTIM SHOULD HAVE TO DISAPPEAR TO STAY ALIVE

Australia

Require States to Fund Trauma-Informed Services for Domestic Violence Survivors

Australia

Stop Coercive Control and Financial Abuse Within Victorian Families

Victoria, Australia

Demand stronger self defence rights QLD

Australia

Urge Parkway Drive to donate tour proceeds to domestic violence shelters

Australia

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Domestic violence refers to abusive behaviour in a close relationship, such as marriage or cohabitation, that can be physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual. It involves patterns of coercive control, intimidation, and harm that affect the safety and well-being of victims. Domestic violence is a serious social and legal issue that affects individuals and families worldwide.

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A call for urgent Legislative reform. Stop abusers becoming next of kin.

Australia

Justice for Amy: help refer my Niece's case to - Office of Director of Public Prosecutions

Australia

Law Reform for Domestic Violence Murders

Australia

End Domestic Violence Against Women and Children Now

Australia

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My dear friend, Elaine Pandilovski age 44, was one of the many women who have been murdered by a current or former partner. Her son at age 12 was left to be raised by his elderly grandmother. He has autism. That was in 2020 and things have only gotten worse since. There is deafening silence from both sides of politics on this issue. Where’s our national day of mourning? Where is the action on this? If you are silent you are complicit. These deaths are PREVENTABLE!!!! DO something NOW!!! Why the hell are people who have histories of violence and DVOs out on them getting bail? Why don’t sentences match the crime? Where have we failed women during the justice process? There was outage at the Bondi terrorist attack and I expect the exact same level of outrage and action on this. Governments have blood on their hands.

carolyn supported: Royal Commission into the Killing of Australian Women and Girls

Every woman has a story about men either hurting them or making them uncomfortable or scared of being hurt.
Too many women are being hurt and killed. Children grow up seeing it. It’s time we actually face the issue and investigate what is contributing to the problem, and what can and must be done to help.

Jo supported: Royal Commission into the Killing of Australian Women and Girls

As a survivor of Domestic Violence, I am one of the “lucky ones” I got to keep my life.
Enough is enough we need real action.

Kathryn supported: Royal Commission into the Killing of Australian Women and Girls