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WESNET Australia retweeted
On this episode of the Podcast on #CrimesAgainstWomen, @MollyDragiewicz (@Griffith_Uni) joins us to explore the extensive levels of #ChildAbuse experienced in homes where #DomesticViolence occurs with an emphasis on technology-facilitated methods of abuse. bit.ly/3L5mBru
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Yet another morning of media coverage of women killed by men’s violence in Australia. 23 women killed allegedly by male violence in 2023 alone. Femicide is a crisis. We need increased resources & attention to this critical threat to women’s safety. How many more women must die?
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#Stalkerware remains a notable problem🕵️ Our annual State of Stalkerware #report gives a better understanding of the number of people affected by #digitalstalking📲 worldwide 👉 kas.pr/9zxc Which countries were most affected? What should a victim of stalkerware do? 👇
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8 million (41% or 2 in 5) Australians aged 18 years and over have experienced physical or sexual violence since the age of 15. For more, see abs.gov.au/media-centre/medi…
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Are you a #DFV frontline worker? DNAGV co-convenors @MaryIliadis, @marilyn_mcmahon & member @DHarkin are seeking participants for their 10-15-minute survey in partnership with @WESNETAustralia on the use of #CCTV to protect victim/survivors. See here: researchsurveys.deakin.edu.a…
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WESNET Australia retweeted
We are at the Special & specialist: Why women’s specialist services are critical to ending violence against women @WESNETAustralia #DFV
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One of @FPDNAus’ own, Mali Hermans, will be speaking at a free @WESNETAustralia webinar tomorrow on ensuring women and children have universal access to the full suite of services they need to be safe from violence, in both the short and long term. bit.ly/3I0L8MX
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WESNET Australia retweeted
Barriers facing rural, remote and regional survivors of domestic and family violence include isolation, fewer services, lower rates of employment, natural disasters and higher rates of gun ownership according to @WESNETAustralia CEO Karen Bentley
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Tinder launches safety feature to outline ‘house rules’ to protect daters The popular dating app has launched a new safety feature aimed at protecting users from abuse. News story: news.com.au/technology/onlin… The safety guide: techsafety.org.au/wp-content… @WESNETAustralia
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📣 SEEKING PARTICIPANTS 📣 #DFV frontline workers wanted to participate in a 10-15-minute anonymous survey exploring the impacts of using home CCTV with victim/survivors. @MaryIliadis @marilyn_mcmahon @DHarkin @WESNETAustralia Click here to participate ⬇️ researchsurveys.deakin.edu.a…
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Are you a #DFV frontline worker? DNAGV co-convenors @MaryIliadis, @marilyn_mcmahon and member @DHarkin are seeking participants for their 10-15-minute survey in partnership with @WESNETAustralia on the use of #CCTV to protect victim/survivors. See link ⬇️ researchsurveys.deakin.edu.a…
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APO MVP 2022: Young women’s report 2022 ➡️apo.org.au/mvps-2022 This report emphasises the prevalence of violence & abuse in young people’s lives & the inadequacy of institutional responses @AWAVA_women @NatsiwaCeo @WESNETAustralia @WWDA_AU #APO_MVPs #researchimpact @nwsaau
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WESNET Australia retweeted
The National Advocacy Group is launching the Blueprint for Reform, which includes recommendations to improve women’s access to safety, support and justice in four key steps: awava.org.au/wp-content/uplo… #VAW #DFV #auspol #safety @WESNETAustralia
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WESNET Australia retweeted
🚩 Our new report shows child sexual abuse material offenders can be controlling & abusive in relationships with adult women, own excessive pornography collections & have a diverse interest in paraphilic content: bit.ly/tandi661 @mike_salter @DelanieWoodlock
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WESNET Australia retweeted
Are you a frontline #DFV practitioner supporting victim-survivors? @DeakinCrim @DHarkin @MaryIliadis, w/ @DeakinLaw @marilyn_mcmahon & @WESNETAustralia want to hear your views on CCTV use to protect victim-survivors. Participation involves a 15min anonymous survey. See👇
‼️Seeking participants‼️ DNAGV co-convenors @MaryIliadis, @marilyn_mcmahon and member Diarmaid Harkin are partnering with @WESNETAustralia on the project ‘Can CCTV provide safety and security for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence?’
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Victims never cause rape. Rapists do. Short skirts never cause rape. Rapists do. Drinking never causes rape. Rapists do. Flirting never causes rape. Rapists do. #Rape #VAW
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WESNET Australia retweeted
Call for participants: this project seeks to enhance support for victim-survivors & responses to #TechAbuse experiences in the context of #DFV #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #IPV Email [email protected] for more info (pls do not like / respond to this tweet publicly)
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WESNET Australia retweeted
Our edited collection ‘Technology and Domestic and Family Violence: Victimisation, Perpetration & Responses’ will be released by @Routledge_Socio @routledgebooks in December! Contributors explore how tech is weaponised #TechAbuse #DFV & harnessed by advocates & practitioners
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Replying to @WESNETAustralia
@WESNETAustralia have been doing amazing work to support victims, advocate on ending DFSV, & lead work on technology abuse for a long time. A privilege to participate in their interview series. Check it out here - wesnet.org.au/busting-the-my…
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This is a very under researched area of domestic and family violence. Please contact @DrBridgetHarris to contribute your practice insights and knowledge.
Bikie-involved Domestic Violence: this project seeks to enhance supports & develop resources for victim/survivors, advocates & practitioners We are keen to hear to hear sector insights from #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #SocialWork #Counselling #Justice #Law #Housing fields
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