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Examination of the health outcomes of intimate partner violence against women: State of knowledge paper

11/15/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: ANROWS, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This paper systematically reviews evidence on the health outcomes for women in Australia experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), noting that causal pathways are complex and subject to a rapidly growing body of knowledge. It also describes current data sources on the prevalence of IPV and possible ways to address the gap in exposure data for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

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A preventable burden: Measuring and addressing the prevalence and health impacts of intimate partner violence in Australian women: Key findings and future directions

11/15/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: ANROWS, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This report outlines new findings on the health impacts of intimate partner violence and the contribution it makes to the overall disease burden in Australian Women. The findings are considered in the context of other evidence and the implications for policy, practice and further research are discussed. The second of two reports, this one focuses on two populations that experience the highest health impacts: women of reproductive age (18-44 years) and Indigenous women (see above).

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Examination of the burden of disease of intimate partner violence against women in 2011: Final report

11/15/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool /by admin

Publisher: ANROWS, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This report extends results from the Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011 (ABDS 2011) to produce detailed estimates of the health burden due to exposure to IPV that are specific to Australian women in 2011. Of note, this report also includes estimates of attributable burden using a broader definition of IPV than used in the ABDS 2011, one that includes non-cohabiting partners as well as partner emotional abuse.

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Key issues in working with men from immigrant and refugee communities in preventing violence against women

05/30/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: White Ribbon Research Series Dr Adele Murdolo and Dr Regina Quiazon May 2016

Status – CURRENT

A White Ribbon Research Series paper about engaging immigrant and refugee men in violence prevention against women.

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Violence against women in CALD communities

05/23/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Government Dept. of Social Services, AMES, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This document summarises the outcomes of a project focusing on the primary prevention of violence against women in CALD communities. Based on community consultation and research it identifies issues that need to be considered when working with CALD communities to prevent violence against women and recommends future actions for consideration.

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Perpetrator Interventions Research Stream: Research Priorities

12/18/2015/in Australia-wide, Government Policy /by admin

Publisher: Anrows, 2015

Status –CURRENT

This research stream is a priority within the Second Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against women and their Children 2010 – 2022. The focus is on improving the quality of, and access to, perpetrator interventions.

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Implementing trauma-informed systems of care in health settings: The WITH study. State of knowledge paper

09/02/2015/in Australia-wide, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: Anrows, September 2015

Status – CURRENT

This paper examines the available literature on trauma-informed frameworks, models and guidelines that guide organisations to improve service provision to survivors of sexual violence with mental health problems.

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Opportunities for Early Intervention: bringing perpetrators of family violence into view

03/02/2015/in Australia-wide, Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: Centre for Innovative Justice, RMIT University, March 2015

Status – CURRENT

The report recommends a range of practical measures for tackling family violence within our community and to help bring perpetrators into view.

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Stop the Violence: Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls with Disabilities in Australia. Background Paper.

10/21/2013/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Women with Disabilities Australia, 2013

Status – CURRENT

Part of the Stop the Violence Project, this is a background paper to the The National Symposium on Violence against Women and Girls with Disabilities. It highlights 6 key issues: recognizing violence; responding to violence; inclusion and participation; sector development, cross-sector collaboration and data capture and use.

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