CEVAW Analysis

Books, Articles and PhDs

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Understanding the role of faith-based pastoral care in responding to domestic violence

This article provides an overview of the increased focus on the role of religion, religious leadership and faith-based organisations in ending gender-based violence including domestic violence.

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Theological arguments framing violence against women: Context, cause and the gendered impacts of scriptural priorities

This article examines how Lutheran theology in Australia represents gender and frames women and femininity as a problem for the church.

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Exploring Christian Lutheran theological framings that shape men’s perpetration of domestic violence through pastor perspectives

The inclusion of theological beliefs and practices in the analysis of domestic violence is needed, hence this paper explores how Christian theological framings shape men’s perpetration of domestic violence.

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Reports & Resources

Submission to the Aus Government's consultation on the Second Action Plan
Submission to the Australian Government's consultation on the Second Action Plan (2027– 2032) under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022–2032

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Government's consultation on the Second Action Plan (2027–2032).

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Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Inquiry into Gender Equality as a National Security and Economic Security Imperative

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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.

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CEVAW Conversations Podcasts

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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

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