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Articles

Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: A Mixed-Methods Study of Practitioners in Pacific Island Countries

This article argues that social and cultural contexts are key in understanding technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and developing prevention, response, and support measures.

Pillar 2 - Contexts Harnessing of Technology Technology-Facilitated Violence Pacific Region

What keeps women safe from violence during shocks? Review of risk and protective factors in the Indo-Pacific region

VAW can escalate during and immediately after shocks – this scoping review examines the associated risk and protective factors to mitigate VAW during and after shocks.

Pillar 2 - Contexts Shocks and GBV Indo-Pacific Region Prevention of VAW Climate Conflict

Can the state prevent? The role of the Joint Communiqué in preventing conflict-related sexual violence

This study explores how reform to state-level institutional norms and practices proceeds in an environment with heavy dependence on the military state sector to cooperate in preventing CRSV.

Pillar 2 - Contexts Shocks and GBV Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Conflict

Reports

Visual summary of Deaths by suicide in the context of domestic and family violence workshop report

Deaths by suicide in the context of domestic and family violence: Examining context, prevention and responses

Pillar 3 - Responses Pillar 4 - Indigenous Legal Responses Future Lives and VAW Family Violence Domestic violence Suicide Femicide Homicide Suicide+DV

First Nations Women’s Engagement with the Family Law System: Insights from Women’s Legal Services, Final Report

First Nations women’s engagement with family law amid family violence: risks, barriers, and recommendations.

Pillar 3 - Responses Legal Responses First Nations Family Violence Family Law WLSA-2025

A study into the experiences of clergy and church workers in the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide when responding to abuse of children, sexual assault of adults, and domestic and family violence

This report, commissioned by the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, presents findings on clergy and church workers’ responses to abuse and violence, comparing changes over the past 20 years.

Pillar 2 - Contexts Community Effects of VAW Religion Domestic violence Sexual Assault

Information Sheets / Briefs

Group of hands together with Myanmar flag painted on wrists

Pillar 2 - Contexts Shocks and GBV Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Indo-Pacific Region Prevention of VAW

Visual Summary - Deaths by Suicide in the Context of Domestic and Family Violence

Pillar 3 - Responses Pillar 4 - Indigenous Legal Responses Future Lives and VAW Family Violence Domestic violence Suicide Femicide Homicide Suicide+DV

Domestic Violence Fatality Reviews

Pillar 3 - Responses Legal Responses Domestic violence Law

Datasets

Diffusion of Policy to Address Violence Against Women: Implementation Evidence from Indonesia

Pillar 1 - Causes/Costs Impact of Institutions Policies Indonesia

Women's Safety Index

Pillar 1 - Causes/Costs Pillar 2 - Contexts Impact of Institutions Shocks and GBV

CEVAW Conversations Podcasts

From the Ground Up: Community-led Approaches to Violence Prevention

What does ‘community-led’ violence prevention actually look like in practice? This episode explores three models at different scales: Dixie Link-Gordon's face-to-face work in Redfern Aboriginal community, Dr Zoe Bell's partnership with the Australian Rohingya Women's Development Organisation navigating displacement and statelessness, and Dr Jenny Anderson's city-wide Respect Ballarat saturation initiative.

Pillar 2 - Contexts Migration and Trafficking Prevention of VAW Humanitarian Protection Refugee

Hidden Tactics of Domestic Violence: Substance Use Coercion

Alcohol and other drugs aren't just substances people use, they're tools perpetrators weaponise to extend control and abuse. In this episode, researchers and practitioners unpack substance use coercion: how it shows up in families' everyday lives, why it's so challenging to address, and what trauma-sensitive responses require. Essential listening for anyone working in child and family services, domestic violence support, or substance use treatment.

Pillar 3 - Responses Frontline Practice Responses Family Violence Domestic violence Child Protection Substance use coercion Alcohol and other drugs

Dismantling Patriarchy in the Pews: A 20-Year Study on Faith and Violence

Research on responding to disclosures of violence and abuse in faith-based settings

Pillar 2 - Contexts Community Effects of VAW Religion Domestic violence Gender equality Child Abuse