A plan to end violence against women within a generation

Mr. Richworth urges states and territories to work together towards goals such as reducing the rate of intimate partner violence, reducing sexual harassment in the workplace, and reducing the proportion of children who witness intimate partner violence. I asked you to

“We need sustained and collective action across society,” she said.

Under this plan, 1 in 2 women will experience sexual harassment in their lifetime, 1 in 3 will experience violence from a partner, another person they know, or a stranger after age 15, and 4 will One woman noted having experienced intimate partner violence after age 15. 15.

Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon, director of the Monash Center for Gender and Family Violence Prevention, who helped conduct the consultation, said violence against women is a national crisis, but the plan focuses on prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. He said that he linked his work with his activities in the local community. achieve its purpose.

“What we see in the final version is a clearer expression of how we measure progress and a more evidence-based approach to tackling gender-based violence and creating a strong and effective generational change. We’re trying to develop a 10-year strategy,” she said.

Antoinette Braybrook, Chief Executive Officer of Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service, Djirra, said a dedicated program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women was launched after years of seeking their own. said he made his defenders feel “heard.”

“This could be the game-changer we need…we are no longer just sticking to mainstream strategies, but developing our own approaches to addressing the issues that affect us. , must be established in a self-determining way. We get lost and invisible under mainstream strategies.”

She welcomed the recognition that violence against Indigenous women is related to “a gender issue, not a community issue.”

Jackie Watt, chief executive of No To Violence, a men’s behavior change agency, said she was excited to see “a lot about men and boys” in the bipartisan plan. I am not going to solve this problem. “

While some commentators have criticized the lack of evidence in Australia on whether male behavior change programs work, Watt said the women’s safety sector had been in “survival mode” for so long that important research has not yet been implemented. But some had started.

Hayley Foster of Full Stop Australia, which helps people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and domestic violence, said domestic violence is one of the biggest causes of homelessness among women. Praised recognition of social security and housing for victims of violence.

She said advocates were happy that their concerns were included in the plan. national safety summitwas criticized at the time hurt by politics.

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Funding for the plan will be announced soon, but Foster said $1 billion a year is needed to fill the gaps in services needed for universal access to support for survivors. rice field. She said targets to reduce violence are essential.

“You need really clear and measurable goals in your action plan and results framework so you can track changes over time and be clear about what you’re trying to achieve,” she said.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Family Violence Counseling Service. 1800 respect (1800 737 732), life line 131 114, or beyond the blue 1300 224 636.