violence

The federal government is investing $23 million in early intervention programs to end gender-based violence.

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A new plan to support young men and boys at risk of becoming victims of family, domestic and sexual violence, with the aim of delivering early intervention strategies across the country. The Federal Government will provide $23 million over three years to 2026/27 to 12 organisations in various states and territories to conduct a national … Read more

The New South Wales Government is investing $38 million in developing programs to prevent family and domestic violence in schools and communities

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A new strategy to reduce family and domestic violence is to be introduced in schools, community groups and workplaces in an Australian state. The aim is to change attitudes and behaviours through primary prevention programs. The New South Wales Government has allocated $38 million to develop new initiatives for early learning centres, schools, sporting clubs, … Read more

Prison sentence for perpetrator of domestic violence extended after “lenient” verdict

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A man who stabbed his partner in front of a child and committed a series of other domestic violence offences has had his prison sentence extended by two years after his original sentence was deemed too lenient. Connor Stephens pleaded guilty to 14 counts of crimes against his partner in December and was sentenced to … Read more

Domestic violence can be a key factor in divorces and separations

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The proposed laws could require justices of the peace and judges to take family violence and the risk of violence into account when dividing property and finances in the event of separation or divorce. The bill, which will be introduced by the government on Thursday, will also ensure that the economic impact of domestic violence … Read more