Wednesday 10th June 2020
GSA CEO Rachna Muddagouni speaks out about Family Violence as well as how it might look during this time.
Rachna explains what family violence is (4:34), emphasising that family violence also consists of psychological abuses (6:06). Rachna gives examples of family violence relationships (7:52), as well as explaining the different forms of abuse (9:30) and explaining why family violence happens (14:55). Rachna explores who can experience family violence (24:58), with statistics for survivors who are women (25:15) and other risk factors (33:23). Rachna details the types of abuse that exist (34:42) and talks about the early signs of abuse (44:52)
Rachna talks about family violence myths (48:55), giving information for parents and support for children (46:26), information for family and friends (50:40) and information and support for employers (53:35) Finally, there is information discussed about where to seek help, and these resources can be reached below. (55:20)
Here are the slides from the webinar
safe steps Family Violence Response Centre (formerly Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service)
1800 RESPECT: National Sexual Assault, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Service
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Service
http://www.emhaws.org.au/
Djirra – Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria
http://www.fvpls.org/
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)
https://www.dvrcv.org.au/support-services
The Orange Door
https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/
Family violence outreach workers
Referral via https://www.safesteps.org.au/
Refuges and shelters
Referal via https://www.safesteps.org.au/
Where to get help in local area
Victoria Legal Aid
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
Men’s Behavioural Change ( NO to Violence)
UMSU Legal
Womens Information and Referral Services (WIRE)