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?

New CEVAW research is revealing how childhood experiences shape the long-term risk of violence against women. Drawing on historical data from the Vietnam War and a longitudinal study tracking young people in Fiji and Vietnam, this episode surfaces findings that challenge the scale and ambition of current policy responses. Three researchers discuss what the evidence demands – and why we haven't built it yet.

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.

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