Organisations and Resources
Australia says No Campaign
http://www.australiasaysno.gov.au/index.htm
Information for young people, parents and the community on identifying and avoiding abusive and violent relationships and where to find help. The Violence Against Women — Australia Says No campaign provides resources, which includes a curriculum resource, booklet, brochure and poster
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"The booklet is part of a national campaign to Eliminate Violence Against Women. It aims to raise young people's awareness about the harm caused when personal relationships become violent. The booklet also provides information about who to contact for help and advice if you, or someone you know, is being abused.
The personal stories in this booklet are based on people's real life experiences. Events like this are happening in our community — in the home, in the workplace, in those places we relax and have fun. Places where we should feel safe. The people in the photographs used in this booklet are models."
http://www.aifs.gov.au/acssa/index.html
The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA) is being developed to improve access to current information on sexual assault in order to assist policymakers and others interested in this area to develop evidence-based strategies that respond to, and ultimately reduce, the incidence of sexual assault.
The emphasis of the Centre is on all forms of sexual assault; particularly the sexual assault of women and girls over fifteen years of age (the most commonly reported victims); and adult survivors of child sexual assault.
Objectives of the Centre :
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To facilitate access, particularly electronic access, to national policy relevant data to inform strategies to more effectively respond to sexual assault.
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To establish a comprehensive evidence base, and provide information on research and best practice approaches for interventions in response to sexual assault.
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To stimulate debate amongst policymakers, academics and service providers about the most effective strategies to reduce the incidence of sexual assault and to improve responses.
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To raise awareness of sexual assault and its impact on the Australian community.
ATSIC Family Violence Information Kit
The Family Violence Information Kit from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Commission contains the ATSIC Board of Commissioners Family Violence
Policy Statement; the Family Violence Action Plan including actions to end
violence in Indigenous families; information on initiatives; and reports,
publications and websites relating to Indigenous family violence.
Australian
Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics aims to assist and encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community by providing an objective and responsive national statistical service. Crime statistics and demographic information can be accessed through the website.
Women's
Information and Referral Centre
The Women's Information and Referral Centre for the ACT provides library services downloadable information sheets and services guides, as well as links to useful websites for women in the ACT.
Violence
Against Women Specialist Unit - NSW
The Violence Against Women Specialist Unit is part of the NSW Department of Community Services. The website has information about the NSW Government's Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women, which aims to develop and promote effective prevention strategies, and improve access to services.
Crime
Prevention Unit - South Australia
The South Australian Government's Crime Prevention Unit works to prevent or reduce crime by involving a range of other partners in crime prevention work. Projects include Young People's Rape Prevention Project and a number of Domestic Violence Prevention projects.
Women
Tasmania
Women Tasmania works to ensure that the needs and concerns of the women of Tasmania are reflected in Government policies and decisions. They also offer an information and referral service and have a resource centre available to women. The website provides access to publications and reports, and other information resources.
Victorian
Community Council Against Violence
The Victorian Community Council Against Violence aims to identify and build on the foundations necessary for the community to be free of violence and provides a link between Government and the community on concerns about violence.
Amnesty
International Australia - Stop Violence Against Women
The Stop Violence Against Women campaign from Amnesty International calls on world leaders, organisations and individuals to make the Universal Declaration of Human Rights a reality for all women, and for a change in the attitudes, prejudices and social beliefs that foster and reinforce violence against women. The website contains information on the campaign and current action occurring around the world, as well as fact sheets on different aspects of violence against women.
Australian
Indigenous HealthInfoNet
A broad view of Indigenous health is taken, and a wide range of issues of relevance to Indigenous health are covered on this website. As well as information on many health aspects, the website also includes a bibliography, key facts on Indigenous health issues, and information on programs and policies.
Bursting
the Bubble
From the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre, the Bursting the Bubble website is a resource for young people living with family violence. It draws on the experiences and knowledge of young people to help others in similar situations, and includes FAQs, checklists, who to contact for help, as well as young survivors' stories in their own words.
CASA
House (Centre Against Sexual Assault)
CASA House provides crisis care for victims/survivors of sexual assault in Victoria. The website has information about the impact of sexual assault on victims/survivors and the myths surrounding sexual assault, current events and action against sexual assault and projects for the public to participate in, and research projects and publications by CASA House.
Centre
for Gender-Related Violence Studies
The Centre for Gender-Related Violence Studies at the University of New South Wales aims to initiate multi-disciplinary research into the causes and control of gender-related violence, and to promote informed, research-based discussion of policies for reducing its occurrence and mitigating its effects.
Coalition
Against Trafficking in Women - Australia (CATWA)
CATWA, part of the international Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, works locally and internationally to end all forms of sexual violence and exploitation of women, especially the violence of prostitution, trafficking and pornography. The website contains papers on prostitution, trafficking and sexual exploitation of women, and links to Australian and international organisations.
Domestic
Violence & Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC)
Based in Victoria, the DVIRC is a resource centre for information about domestic violence and sexual assault, for people affected by violence as well as workers and researchers in the field. The website contains information on publications and training provided by the DVIRC, and an online document library.
Education
Centre Against Violence - NSW Health
The Education Centre Against Violence provides specialised training, consultancy and resource development to NSW Health and interagency workers who provide services to children and adults who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and/or physical and emotional abuse and neglect.
Football
Fans Against Sexual Assault (FFASA)
FFASA is a group of football fans disturbed by the response to sexual assault allegations by the AFL and NRL codes. FFASA have launched a web-based campaign aimed at providing a vision for the AFL and NRL on promoting respectful sexual attitudes and behaviours towards women. The website provides information on FFASA proposals, copies of FFASA newsletters and an opportunity to sign the campaign petition.
National
Association of Services Against Sexual Violence (NASASV)
The Association comprises organisations and workers across Australia responsible for the provision of services to victim/survivors of sexual violence. NASASV aims to challenge and attempt to change attitudes, systems and structures that negatively impact on survivors of sexual violence, with the ultimate goal of eliminating sexual violence in the community.
No
To Violence
The Male Family Violence Prevention Association is a peak organisation of individuals and agencies working for the prevention of male family violence. No To Violence activities include services for men wishing to end violent behaviour, training and development for workers in the field, research and information.
Project
Respect
Project Respect is a non-government organisation which challenges exploitation of and violence against women in the sex industry, with a particular focus on women trafficked to Australia for prostitution. Project Respect conducts outreach services, advocacy and public education, and collaborates with partners in trafficking 'sending countries'.
International Organisations & Links:
International
Violence Against Women Survey
The website provides information about the International Violence Against Women Survey currently being conducted by the United Nations Interregional Crime & Justice Research Institute.
UNIFEM
UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations, providing assistance to programs and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security. UNIFEM is committed to advancing women's human rights, including eliminating violence against women and girls by investing in prevention, protection and advocacy strategies.
V-Day
V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls. V-Day
promotes events to increase awareness and raise money for grassroots, national,
and international organisations and programs that work to stop violence against
women and girls. The website contains news and information about campaigns and
action around the world.
Women's Aid Organisation of Malaysia
The Women's Aid Organisation of Malaysia is an independent, non-religious,
non-governmental organisation, committed to confronting violence against women
through public education and awareness and advocacy on legal reform. The website
has information for women who are survivors of violence, and for those who want
to help stop violence against women.
US
Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
The Office on Violence Against Women is responsible for US legal and policy issues regarding violence against women. Information available on the website includes 'Promising Practices and Model Programs for Law Enforcement, Practitioners, and Victim Advocates'.