CEVAW Analysis
Books, Articles and PhDs
This paper examines the experiences of victim-survivors, and the challenges support services face, responding to these harms in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown restrictions.
Police body-worn camera (BWC) technologies—affixed to a vest, sunglasses or cap—are deployed by all Australian police agencies, including in frontline responses to domestic and family violence (DFV). This paper presents the findings from the first Australian study focused on how women DFV victim-survivors view and experience BWCs in police call-outs and legal proceedings.
This study establishes the influence of sex-based grammatical gender on gendered violence.
Reports & Resources
Drawing upon the perspectives and experiences of victim-survivors in Australia, this report reveals that BWCs can provide victim-survivors with a sense of safety and security and offer validation of their victimisation.
CEVAW Conversations Podcasts
Fifty years ago, the first women's refuge opened in Sydney. Today, Australia has national plans, specialist police units, landmark legislation, and a sector of hundreds of organisations. So what has actually changed – and what hasn't?
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.