Despite an increase in awareness of domestic violence, victim-survivors say the justice system still hasn’t caught up.
Combatting coercive control
Light in the dark
Survivors and activists gathered in Perth last night for a candlelight vigil to remember the lives lost to domestic violence.
“We could be with a future murderer”
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month, and survivors are hoping to educate people on the warning signs of abuse.
Prevention the cure
The state government is expanding a domestic violence prevention program aimed at school children and educators.
Violence crisis too close to home
A call for an emergency summit on domestic violence in WA has many hoping for more government action.
Women’s safety extended
Perth City Council has decided to extend the Safe Night Space programme until May giving women a secure place to sleep at night.
Major cash injection to tackle domestic violence
The WA government will invest $34.4 million next year to combat domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable.
Don’t silence the violence
Alison Gibson is fighting to raise awareness about the prevalence of family violence after her sister was murdered by her husband.
Outing abuse in the LGBTIQ+ community
A new study has found 6 in 10 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced family or domestic violence.
Breaking the cycle of violence
A new WA school program is among a raft of measures across Australia aimed at reducing domestic violence. But is it enough?
Why China needs #MeToo
The first story from the 2018 Shanghai study tour charts the growth of #MeToo in a country where speaking out about sexual harassment is rare.
Rosie Batty – stepping back but still fighting
The Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty addressed supporters in Perth today.
New plans to target domestic violence offenders revealed
WA has the second highest rate of sexual or physical violence in Australia.
Seeking storage
Group that helps house women who escape domestic violence needs more space of its own.
Stats Bureau could get private info about domestic violence victims
Pirate Party says judicial oversight needed.