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Articles and Links
These articles are not necessarily endorsed by WDVCS, but are a selection of local and international news concerning family violence and other related topics.
Please follow links below to view articles, reports and u-tube clips.
Do you have a link to an article that we should have on our site, then send it to Adrienne Agg at adrienne.a@wdvcs.org.au
Media Release - International Women's Day 8 March 2013
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WDVCS response to Telstra waiving silent number fee for domestic violence victims - 27 February 2013Click link to read more...
Media Release - Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service Victoria welcomes new CEOClick in link to read more...
Media Release - Festive season 7 December 2012Click in link to read more...
National Media
Media Release - Not1More November 2012Click on link to read more..
Opinion piece – Mary CrooksGo to website to read more...
March 11 2012
At the time you get an adrenalin rush, but the regret is overwhelmingGo to website to read more...
I see now - emotional violence cuts to the boneGo to website to read more...
Men come face to face with family violenceGo to website to read more...
When asked why they are here, not one guy admits it's his faultGo to website to read more...
March 4 2012
'Embarrassed' victim kept silent for 13 yearsGo to website to read more...
Surge in abuse reports stretch crisis services to breaking point Go to website to read more...
The home truth about violence Go to website to read more...
Editorial: Domestic violence our biggest law-and-order issueGo to website to read more...
Has Australia gone soft on domestic violence?Go to website to read more...
Tessa's choice: stay or dieGo to website to read more...
Other National Media
On March 14th, Anne Summers reported to The Drum on the Federal Opposition's treatment of Stephen Smith regarding women in the military: Go to website to read more...
Link to the SBS Insight programme on forced and arranged marriage, including discussions with women who experienced violence in an arranged marriage: Go to website to read more...
AN OCEAN Grove man who threatened to kill his girlfriend and send her feet to police will be sentenced in Geelong County Court tomorrowGo to website to read more...
Advocate and survivors blogs and writing:Go to website to read more...
International Media
A sample from recent headlines concerning violence against women around the world:
Survey suggests 1 in 10 men think it's OK to hit a womanNearly one in ten Alberta men believes it is acceptable to physically assault a woman if she does something to anger him, according to a survey measuring men's attitudes toward domestic violence. The survey, conducted by Leger Marketing for the Alberta ...
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Lebanon debates laws protecting women from domestic violence ...The Law to Protect Women from Family Violence proposes establishing specialised domestic violence units within the Lebanese police and specifying the ...
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Campaign brings shocking scale of sexual violence to lightRevelations about the shocking scale of sexual violence against women and girls have triggered an impassioned debate on Twitter, with hundreds of women sharing personal stories about shame, guilt and the fear of not being believed.
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Tonga moves to tackle violence against women[AFP] A women's rights campaigner has rejected the Tongan prime minister's suggestion that a return to more traditional forms of culture would reduce violence against women. Lord Tu'ivakano made the comment in a forward to the first national report on ...
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Oscar-winning film sheds light on vicious acid attacks against women"You don't need a license to buy acid, and there is a mindset that violence against women is OK. For years, violence against women, especially women in the family, has gone unpunished," she said. "During the making of this film, we saw a very active ...
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Parliamentary report: Gender-based violence doubled in 4 yearsThe parliamentary Human Rights Commission, in a report released on Tuesday, revealed that domestic violence and violence against women have doubled in the last four years in Turkey. The report prepared by a sub-commission of the parliamentary Human ...
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Why New “Clare's Law” On Domestic Violence In The UK Doesn't ...By Jessica Wakeman
You might think that advocates for victims of domestic violence might be thrilled about a proposal that would, in theory, positively affect their life's work.
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Community comes together to honor memory of Jessica Rojas and Ana Cruz ...By Elizabeth Roman, The Republican Staff photo by David MolnarA large gathering of people protested domestic violence along Plainfield St. in the wake of the recent murder of Jessica Rojas whose boyfriend was charged in that killing.
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Z`bar set to enact laws to combat gender violenceBy Sylivester Domasa The Zanzibar government is set to amend some of its laws to suit the current situation of fighting against gender-based violence in the isles. It also plans to empower women economically and support private institutions and ...
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Granite City man shot wife, then killed himselfGRANITE CITY • A woman who sought an order of protection last month against her husband was shot by him early Thursday in Granite City shortly before he fatally shot himself, authorities say. The husband, Troy E. Howell, 62, died at a hospital about
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Vig Geddes, Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
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