The Role of Doctors in Recognising and Treating Coercive Control
Not all family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) is physical. Abuse has complex forms – some that do not involve any direct […]
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Transcript of Dr Karen William’s passionate plea to criminalise coercive control delivered to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry on 23 Feb
This speech features in the news here and here. Audio is on youtube here and here. *** As Psychiatrists, we deal with […]
Submission to NSW Government Committee on Coercive Control closing
In October 2020, in response to persistent advocacy by women’s groups, Attorney General Mark Speakman announced a public inquiry into Coercive Control. […]
Domestic and family violence services underfunded at a time of need in COVID19 pandemic – Illawarra Mercury
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre has seen an increase in referrals for Domestic Violence during the pandemic, but the government has not […]
Pauline Hanson’s Enquiry is Useless and Endangers Women – Doctors Say
Doctors State that Hanson-Andrews Family Law Court Inquiry is Corrupt and Dangerous for Women & Children It took Kathryn over 1 year […]
Change.Org campaign against Dangerous Couples Counseling Goes Viral
Sign the viral change.org campaign that seeks to protect women from entering couples counseling which is shown to cause over half of participants to have higher rates of violence, and, indeed, death.
Dear Scott Morrison, Thanks For Trying To Address Domestic Violence, but Ask The Experts First Next Time.
For full press release, and to discuss further, please contact [email protected] To Scott Morrison, and the honorable members of the Australian House […]
Hundreds Tribute Dr Preethi Reddy at National Candlelight Vigil.
Dr Preethi Reddy was murdered by a vindictive ex lover recently. Doctors Against Violence Towards Women ran a vigil in her honour. It was powerful. We hope this honours her memory, and helps raise awareness of the plight of millions around the world who don’t feel safe in their own homes.