'I didn't know what happened in my home was different'
Clementine Ford Why are programs addressing domestic violence awareness still failing to include the education of children?
Domestic violence
Confronting online campaigns show hidden victims of family violence
Eamonn Duff "If domestic violence was addressed within schools, I could have gotten help and saved my mum."
When will we stop counting dead women?
Jenna Price There have been 31 women killed this year so far. So why is Abbott cutting funds to 27 DV support services?
Street harassment is one of the "most pervasive forms of sexualised violence"
Judith Ireland It's one of the most pervasive forms of sexualised violence so why isn't street harassment taken more seriously, asks Judith Ireland.
No single minister can prevent domestic violence alone
Moo Baulch, CEO of Domestic Violence NSW What does the appointment of Pru Goward as Australia's first anti-domestic violence minister actually mean for women?
Bankstown boys rap against domestic violence
Jenny Noyes "We all say no, so don't sit in silence." Everyone should listen to these primary school boys.
New anti-domestic violence minister highlights prevention
Rachel Olding The country's first dedicated Domestic Violence Minister is promising to radically shift government's focus to prevention.
'Mother blame'
The most vicious attack that can be made on a domestic violence survivor
Louise Pascale How abusive partners alienate children from their mothers through continuous criticism and lies.
Family violence
Can new approaches towards tackling domestic violence save women's lives?
Melissa Fyfe As Victoria's Royal Commission into Family Violence begins, experts are searching the world to find the best answers to a basic question: can the murders of women by their partners or ex-partners – a weekly tragedy in Australia – be prevented?
Five things we know about young people's view on domestic violence
Clementine Ford And why they are so important.
Finding a Way Back From an Arranged Marriage
SAMUEL G. FREEDMAN "I wanted to do something to give back. I wanted to use my pain to help others in the same situation."
Abuse survivor speaks out about domestic violence in the 'nicer suburbs'
Rachel Olding "No one ever wants to admit the fairytale lifestyle has gone wrong," says Kay Schubach.
More than 1 in 3 women worldwide experience violence
Somini Sengupta Despite the many gains women have made, violence against women and girls worldwide "persists at alarmingly high levels," a United Nations report says.
Five things we can do to inspire change on domestic violence.
Resources for Women
If you feel you might be in an abusive relationship or know someone who could be, there are organisations that are available to assist you, and numbers you can call.
Help keep Women and Girls Safe
If you would like to take a stand by donating much needed funds to support women and children who have experienced domestic violence, here are some helpful links.