Coercive control and the primary prevention of family violence
Following the National Summit on Women’s Safety, Respect Victoria is calling for primary prevention to be placed at the heart of all national coercive control solutions. The next National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children must place a strong focus on preventing violence before it begins.
Respect Victoria has put together a position paper outlining clear actions that the federal government can take to prevent coercive control and all forms of family violence.
Primary prevention priorities for the National Summit on Women's Safety
Ahead of the National Summit on Women’s Safety in September 2021, Respect Victoria is calling for delegates, policy-makers and influencers to champion primary prevention. The next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children must place a strong focus on stopping violence before it starts, with a focus on all forms of family violence.
Respect Victoria has put together key priorities that the Federal government and policy makers should and must focus on to ensure we can all continue to focus on preventing family violence and violence against women.