Brisbane-based GP, Dr Jo Skinner has contributed this important piece about domestic violence. The story of female friendships with an underlying theme of coercive control is the basis of her new novel A World of Silence.
This is a share from our colleagues at Safer Families – Centre of Research Excellence. Their Policy and Practice Network News June 2024 Edition is published.
No single strategy will stop domestic violence. We must urgently invest in a sustainable health system response with an understanding of different patterns of abuse and coercive control.
We share this important message from colleagues at the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT and offer one suggestion for all medical women.
Congratulations Professor Mandakini Megh, Past President, Medical Women’s Society India, and Immediate Past Vice President Central Asia MWIA on her recent book publication. Now available on Amazon.
The data from ANROWS have just been released, showing 41 per cent of respondents mistakenly believe domestic violence is equally committed by men and women, an increase from 23 per cent in 2009. There are several reasons for this mistaken belief, the key one being that the data is victim focused.
In this ABC News article, researchers say it is through social media that abused people sometimes learn how to form healthy relationships. While TV shows and movies can offer useful insights into how to break away from abuse, they can also romanticise unhealthy relationships. Respondents in a study of intergenerational violence have flagged a lack of education in school around family violence.
In this Neos Kosmos article, the Gaps in identifying and responding to IPSV: Monash University study reveals an alarming lack of training among professionals. A/Prof Magdalena Simonis was interviewed and provided comment.
In this ‘The Conversation ‘ article originally published 8 February 2023, the outcomes of the State of Knowledge Report on Violence Perpetration report are discussed.
Webinar 8 DEC: What is consent? Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Marina Malcolm discuss the five elements of consent and why documentation is so important in these cases. Is your practice set up to address family violence? Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Marina Malcolm offer practical tips to get your practice ready. Register today.
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