Contributing to Change - Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

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“Given we’ve only got four or five reasons to be out of the house including vaccination, it doesn’t surprise me people would use that opportunity to disclose because it’s one of the rare opportunities.”Story: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/they-re-trapped-domestic-violence-victims-disclosing-abuse-at-vaccina... ... See MoreSee Less

‘They’re trapped’: Domestic violence victims disclosing abuse at vaccination clinics

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Some domestic violence services are turning women away as demand skyrockets and COVID-19 restrictions trap women with their abusers.

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Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

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“It is necessary to find better ways to improve safety for women subjected to domestic violence. However, using AI technology in this context may have unintended consequences — and the proposed plan raises serious questions about the role of police in preventing domestic violence incidents.”Story: theconversation.com/qld-police-will-use-ai-to-predict-domestic-violence-before-it-happens-beware-... ... See MoreSee Less

QLD police will use AI to 'predict' domestic violence before it happens. Beware the unintended consequences

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Plans have been made for the AI-based program to begin trials before the year ends. But it raises serious questions about the role of police in preventing domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

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Signs of an abusive relationshipThe following is a checklist of warning signals that may assist you to identify if you are in an abusive relationship.Technology abuse- Has your partner ever made you, or made you feel you had to share your passwords with him?- Has your partner used technology to track or monitor your movements?- Has your partner ever posted embarrassing pictures or sent harassing or threatening messages on Facebook or other social media platforms?- Has your partner ever changed your passwords without your consent to stop you having access to accounts?- Has your partner ever stopped you from getting or sending emails to family or friends?- Has your partner ever used your profile on social media and pretended to be you?If you check any of the boxes, it is likely that your partner may be choosing to use a form of power and control over you, and we encourage you to speak to a specialist domestic violence support agency.How to get help:In an emergency phone the police on Triple Zero (000).Gold Coast or Beenleigh region: for free counselling, support, information and referral for women and their children who have or are experiencing domestic and family violence, call DVPC (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday) on (07) 5532 9000. For all other areas,call DVConnect: 1800 811 811;or 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732);or visit: domesticviolence.com.au/getting-help/other-dv-services/For more information, visit our website: domesticviolence.com.au/ and download the Purple Book.#endDFV #SignsOfAbuse #AdvocateForChange ... See MoreSee Less

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