Links to legislation, standards, policy and research
Domestic Violence Legislation
Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012
Queensland Criminal Code Act 1989
Domestic Violence Standards
Domestic and family violence services: Practice principles, standards and guidance
(Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women)
Professional Practice Standards for Working with Men who perpetrate Domestic and Family Violence
(Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women)
Domestic and Family Violence Policy Links
The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032
The National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022
Progress Report to the Council of Australian Governments 2010–2022
Research papers
National Research Agenda to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children
Research links
Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research
Australian Centre for Study of Sexual Assault
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
Gendered Violence Research Network
The Gendered Violence & Work Program offers tailored training and advisory services for employers who want to address the effects of domestic, family and sexual violence on their employees and organisations.
Australian Institute of Criminology
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Professional Links
Yourtown partnered with Women's Legal Services and Family Law Pathways Network to develop Advocating Accurately, resources for both women and professionals. The project was funded by Queensland Community Foundation.
Advocating Accurately - Navigating Domestic and Family Violence Law (PDF 727kb)