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2024 Yearly report on the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children. Our key takeaways: 1. The importance of language - our choice of language when speaking about FDSV needs to be clearer & not inadvertently suggest this is a women's issue. 2. Embedding lived experience - those with lived experience of FDSV (on both sides!) are best placed to define problems and deliver solutions. 3. Engaging with men - men are critical to ending gender-based violence. 4. The need for improved system governance - systems need to talk to each other & ensure they are not causing harm. 5. Building workforce capability - more and better training is necessary 6. Improving systems capacity - significantly more funding is critical Read more below ...

The first Yearly Report on the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children was tabled on Wednesday. Key findings from the report include: 1. The importance of using explicit language to address "men's violence" against women. 2. Listening to the voices of those who have experienced DFSV to inform solutions. 3. Engaging with men in every aspect of ending gender-based violence. 4. Improving system governance using a holistic multi-sectorial and culturally informed approach. 5. Building workforce capability to improve system responses. 6. Understanding the demand for DFSV services to improve funding and resources. Click below to read more

On Wednesday 21 August, 2024, the Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Commission presented its first Yearly Report on the progress of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 to Parliament. Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin shared the report's key findings including the importance of language, embedding lived experience and improving the capacity of frontline and crisis services. Leanne Collingburn and Courtney Thorne from HopgoodGanim's Pro Bono practice discuss the Report's findings further: https://lnkd.in/gsDT5vXg

The Lasting Impact of Early Abuse on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) The effects of early abuse can have lasting consequences. Women who experienced physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15 are about twice as likely to experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) later in life. This highlights the urgent need for early intervention and support. **Key Facts:** - **Since Age 15:** 67% of women with a history of early abuse experienced IPV vs. 35% of women with no such history - **Past 12 Months:** 18% of women with a history of early abuse experienced IPV vs. 10% of women with no such history These statistics from the Government of Canada emphasize the importance of addressing and preventing abuse at all stages of life to protect future generations. Let’s stand together to support survivors and work towards ending IPV. Your awareness and action can make a significant impact. #StopDomesticViolence #EndIPV #SupportSurvivors #GenderBasedViolence #Awareness #Prevention #SafeCommunity #BreakTheSilence #SupportAndEmpower #CanadaStats #WomensRights #NoMoreAbuse #IPVawareness #EarlyIntervention #LivesInTransition #EndDomesticViolence #stalbert #sherwoodpark #fortsaskatchewanmoms  #getintheloopedmonton #yeg #yeglife #yeglocal #yegmoms #yegmom #yegfamily #yeglocalbusiness #yegwomen #yegcommunity #yegmama  --- Sources: - Government of Canada

“If we are going to eliminate violence against women in this country, we need to understand why people use violence. These are deep-seated problems, and it takes time to understand them fully so we can address them effectively”   We couldn’t agree more with this statement from ANROWS CEO, Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine. ANROWS has recently announced $2 million in funding for projects focussed on perpetrators of domestic, family and sexual violence, and aimed at understanding and addressing its root causes. The eight projects selected all speak to the questions of:   Who perpetrates domestic, family and sexual violence? What leads them to perpetrate such violence? What responses support behaviour change and prevent the use of DFSV?    We look forward to learning from this important research.   Read more about the projects via the link below.

The Lasting Impact of Early Abuse on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) The effects of early abuse can have lasting consequences. Women who experienced physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15 are about twice as likely to experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) later in life. This highlights the urgent need for early intervention and support. **Key Facts:** - **Since Age 15:** 67% of women with a history of early abuse experienced IPV vs. 35% of women with no such history - **Past 12 Months:** 18% of women with a history of early abuse experienced IPV vs. 10% of women with no such history These statistics from the Government of Canada emphasize the importance of addressing and preventing abuse at all stages of life to protect future generations. Let’s stand together to support survivors and work towards ending IPV. Your awareness and action can make a significant impact. #StopDomesticViolence #EndIPV #SupportSurvivors #GenderBasedViolence #Awareness #Prevention #SafeCommunity #BreakTheSilence #SupportAndEmpower #CanadaStats #WomensRights #NoMoreAbuse #IPVawareness #EarlyIntervention #LivesInTransition #EndDomesticViolence #stalbert #sherwoodpark #fortsaskatchewanmoms  #getintheloopedmonton #yeg #yeglife #yeglocal #yegmoms #yegmom #yegfamily #yeglocalbusiness #yegwomen #yegcommunity #yegmama  --- Sources: - Government of Canada

Teen intimate partner violence is a globally recognised issue with devastating impacts. In Australia however, it remains largely invisible. Nationally 1/3 (28.5%) of 18-19 year olds report having experienced IPV in the past 12 months. In Tasmania, this is as high as 40%. The violence and abuse they experience is horrific and being in a key developmental life stage means the impacts have significant implications for their current and future lives - and those of their future families. On Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, and the day National Cabinet is meeting with a specific focus on men's violence against women, let's acknowledge, remember and raise the voices of teens across the country who need immediate action that will prevent, provide safety, healing and recovery for all teens who need it. #teenIPV

This great article highlights some of the unique challenges faced by regional and remote communities impacted by domestic and family violence.  It’s not just that many women in these areas are reluctant to report violence due to the often close-knit nature of communities, and the associated stigma and shame that comes with that.  We also know women and children living in regional and remote Australia can be more vulnerable to family, domestic and sexual violence for a range of other reasons.  

Raising Awareness About Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Did you know that 44% of women who have ever been in an intimate partner relationship—about 6.2 million women aged 15 and over—reported experiencing some form of psychological, physical, or sexual abuse in their lifetime (since the age of 15)? These statistics, provided by the Government of Canada, highlight the alarming prevalence of IPV among women. **Key Facts:** - **Psychological Abuse:** 43% of women vs. 35% of men - **Physical Abuse:** 23% of women vs. 17% of men - **Sexual Abuse:** 12% of women vs. 2% of men Women are significantly more likely than men to experience all forms of IPV, underscoring the need for increased awareness and support. Let’s work together to raise awareness and support those affected by intimate partner violence. Your voice can make a difference. #StopDomesticViolence #EndIPV #SupportSurvivors #GenderBasedViolence #Awareness #Prevention #SafeCommunity #BreakTheSilence #SupportAndEmpower #CanadaStats #WomensRights #NoMoreAbuse #IPVawareness #LivesInTransition #EndDomesticViolence #stalbert #sherwoodpark #fortsask #fortsaskatchewanmoms #stalbertmoms #sherwoodparkmoms #domesticabuse#yegmoms #yegmom #yegfamily  #yegcommunity #yegmama #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor #stopdomesticviolence --- Sources: - Government of Canada

🆘 New report by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) Evidence presented in the report highlight eight priority areas for action: 1️⃣ recognise the impact of domestic, family and sexual violence 2️⃣centre the voices, strengths and needs of children and young people 3️⃣ prioritise primary prevention centring children and young people’s wellbeing and safety 4️⃣ acknowledge and act on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ knowledge of what is best for their children 5️⃣ design and deliver holistic child-centred systems, policies and supports 6️⃣collaborate across systems to respond holistically to children and young people’s needs 7️⃣ invest in skill development in trauma- and domestic, family and sexual violence-informed care across systems and services 8️⃣ share knowledge across services working with disability; domestic, family and sexual violence; and children and young people. #childrights #protectchildren #childcentred #holistic #systems #prevention #familyviolence Read more here 👇