Contributing to Change - Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

2 days ago

“Our Watch’s research has found that 50% of Australians believe that non-physical abuse between partners can be difficult to recognise, with this higher among younger Australians. It means financially abusive behaviour is more likely to be invisible in our community. More needs to be done to educate the public on how to identify financial abuse, and the immediate help and supports available. But we also need to prevent it from occurring in the first place...” ...

Why we all have a role to play in ending this hidden epidemic of abuse

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Nearly every Australian victim of family violence is also experiencing financial coercion. They can’t stop it on their own.

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Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

2 days ago

The 'green flags' to look for before telling a new partner about sexual trauma - ABC Life

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There are ways to make sharing sexual trauma with a new partner easier on yourself, such as looking for

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Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

4 days ago

“I wish I could see how my partner was slowly isolating me by moving me from family, talking badly about my friends and colleagues, coercing me to give up work.”

Social isolation is a commonly used tactic by perpetrators to increase the victim’s dependence on them and reduce their chances of getting or seeking support.

We asked survivors of domestic violence to tell us in their own words what they wish they had known sooner, so that others might relate and find their words helpful. We thank them for sharing their words and wisdom with us.

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