Australia’s domestic violence problem
Will government measures to address family violence succeed?
Every two minutes. That’s how often Australian police deal with domestic violence. Incidents can easily become fatal, killing children, parents and siblings. Already this year, a reported 66 women have been murdered, many at the hands of their partners. As the government pushes a US $70 million plan to tackle the issue, we look at what’s behind family violence in Australia, and how it can be most effectively addressed.
On today’s episode, we speak to:
Ann O’Neill @angelhandsInc
Founder, Angel Hands
Amy Compton-Keen
Director, Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast
domesticviolence.com.au
Danny Blay @DannyRBlay
Men’s Behaviour Change counsellor
nomeansnoshow.com
Antoinette Braybrook @BraybrookA
Convenor, National Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service Forum
fvpls.org
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