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WRAP around families experiencing AVITH: Towards a collaborative service response

Evidence Informed Practice, Family Violence, Young People

ANROWS conducted a study on the WRAP around families project, which aimed to create a framework for addressing adolescent family violence. The study identified practice and system challenges, as well as emerging promising practices in the sector. This research is relevant to practitioners working with families affected by adolescent violence and provides valuable insights for improving interventions and support.

Gender-related killings of women and girls (femicide/feminicide)

Family Violence

The UNODC and UN Women's report provides global estimates of gender-related killings of girls and women in 2021. It aims to improve data and response strategies. The report highlights an increase in femicides in Northern America and parts of Europe, potentially influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.

Attitudes matter: The 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS), findings for Australia

Family Violence

ANROWS releases latest results from the NCAS survey on attitudes towards domestic violence in Australia. Progress seen since 2009, but concerning findings remain. 41% incorrectly believe equal rates of male and female perpetrators. Majority don't see issue in all communities, and only 47% recognise it in their own town. Valuable for practitioners to address misconceptions and promote awareness of domestic violence across all communities.

Missing figures: The role of domestic and family violence in youth suicide

Family Violence, Trauma Informed Practice

This joint report highlights the association between family violence and youth suicide in Australia. It emphasises the need to address the impact on children and adolescents and recommends establishing a trauma-informed service to prevent suicides. Valuable for practitioners in family violence and youth mental health.

Webinar: Using Indigenous research methodologies to end domestic and family violence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally Responsive Practice, Family Violence

ANROWS is hosting a panel discussion featuring First Nations researchers in domestic and family violence. The webinar delves into the utilisation of Indigenous research methodologies to shape culturally appropriate policy and practice responses.

Analysis of the impact increasing the rate and extending eligibility of Parenting Payment Single on financial living standards

Family Violence, Welfare

This report models the Summers Proposal, highlighting the potential benefits of improving social security payments for single mothers. Implementing the proposal could reduce the poverty gap and provide practitioners with valuable evidence to support vulnerable women and children in leaving violent relationships.

I believe you: Children and young people’s experiences of seeking help, securing help and navigating the family violence system

Children and Young People, Client Voice, Family Violence

The Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre (MGFVPC) conducted a research project in collaboration with FSV to develop MARAM practice guidance. This report presents findings from in-depth interviews with Victorian children and young people (ages 10-25) who have experienced family violence, providing valuable insights for practitioners working in this field.

You can’t pour from an empty cup: Strengthening our service and systems responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who experience domestic and family violence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally Responsive Practice, Family Violence

This ANROWS research report aims to develop a culturally safe practice framework for professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing domestic violence. It highlights the need for improved responses to intergenerational trauma and greater focus on healing to reduce distress among children and young people. The report is valuable for practitioners seeking to enhance their support with trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.

Domestic and family violence perpetrator screening and risk assessment in Queensland: Current practice and future opportunities

Family Violence, Policy Recommendations

The Australian Institute of Criminology study explores how service systems encountering domestic and family violence (DFV) approach screenings and risk assessments of perpetrators. The study reveals variations in practices across child protection, mental health, substance abuse, and corrections services, highlighting the need for better training and support for frontline staff. This emphasises the importance of addressing DFV comprehensively and enhancing screening processes to include perpetrator considerations.

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