Literature review
Unlocking the prevention potential: accelerating action to end domestic, family and sexual violence
The purpose of this review was to draw together advice and identify opportunities to strengthen prevention efforts and approaches across all forms of violence against women and children, including a particular focus on homicides. The report provides specific and practical advice to strengthen prevention approaches and makes 21 recommendations.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Women’s SupPORT Pathways Project: final report
This report presents findings from the evaluation of the Women’s SupPORT Pathways Project, an initiative of the Law and Advocacy Centre for Women (LACW). This innovative program supports women involved in the justice system, or at risk of such involvement, to engage with community football clubs as a pathway to greater social connection and wellbeing.
Report
Future-proofing safety: COVID-19 and family violence in Victoria 2020-2021
This is the final report for the 'Future-proofing Safety' project, funded by Family Safety Victoria. The report highlights the significant challenges and specific opportunities for services and clients that emerged during COVID-19. These include elevated client risk and need, changed service responses, gaps and weaknesses within the family violence and sexual assault service system, and...
Report
WRAP around families experiencing AVITH: towards a collaborative service response
This report outlines the findings from a targeted, mixed-methods research project with the specific aim of developing a framework for holistic, evidence-based practice, in response to the complex issue of adolescent violence in the home (AVITH).
Discussion paper
Double jeopardy: the economic and social costs of keeping women behind bars
This paper provides a foundational framework outlining the clear need to reform the imprisonment of women in Australia. It seeks to highlight the key issues and emphasise the urgent need to reduce rates of female imprisonment through a nationally consistent approach.