Welcome to The Briefing series: The Truth About Domestic Violence.
Hosted by Antionette Lattouf, we delve into the pressing issue of domestic violence in Australia. From where it starts in younger Australians, delving into support services, to what it’s like when your abuser is also the person who is meant to help you – we lift the lid on one of Australia’s biggest problems.
Intimate partner violence will impact one in six women and one in 16 men in Australia. It’s one of the main drivers of homelessness among women, children and men; on average, one woman every nine days and one man every month is killed by a current or former partner. We speak to survivors, advocates and experts in this comprehensive series.
LISTEN: Teens, porn and choking
When it comes to crime trends in Australia – domestic and sexual violence tops the list. This week on the Briefing Antoinette Lattouf leads a special investigation into domestic violence challenging the stereotypes facing the issue. We’re joined by LiSNTR’s Investigations Editor Clair Weaver, victim survivor Monique* and founder and CEO of the Lokahi Foundation Rachael Natoli.
LISTEN: When police become perpetrators
You’ve may have noticed there’s been more of a push in recent years to help people better identify domestic violence in all its forms, and in particular to encourage victims to report incidents of domestic and sexual violence to police. But what happens when your perpetrator is a police officer?
We speak to a woman we’re calling Audrey. She’s chosen to share her experience for the first time, because she thinks serious questions need to be asked about how good police are at policing themselves when it comes to family violence.
LISTEN: Do our support services actually work?
Antoinette Lattouf sits down with the Assistant Commissioner of NSW Police, Stuart Smith to discuss what tools and strategies police across the country are engaging in to fight domestic violence.
Emily Dale from the national domestic violence advocacy group Full Stop Australia also joins to unpack what strategies government and police are missing, and what the focus needs to be going forward.
LISTEN: Do our support services actually work?
Antoinette Lattouf sits down with the Assistant Commissioner of NSW Police, Stuart Smith to discuss what tools and strategies police across the country are engaging in to fight domestic violence.
Emily Dale from the national domestic violence advocacy group Full Stop Australia also joins to unpack what strategies government and police are missing, and what the focus needs to be going forward.
LISTEN: What you should do if you see domestic violence
This episode is more about you and what can you do. Antoinette Lattouf sits down with Emily Maguire, CEO of Respect Victoria on how to spot an abusive relationship and help a friend or relative who’s in one.
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