- Jonathan S
- Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS)
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Perth Intersectionalities in Domestic Violence Conference
Stopping Violence and the Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence partnered to host the Perth Intersectionalities in Domestic Violence in October.
Dr Allan Wade set the tone for the conference with his keynote presentation, In Dignity. In it, he explored how we uphold dignity when intervening in family violence and on the importance of respectful approaches.
Rosie Batty’s keynote on Hope was a timely reminder of the importance of resilience in the sector for worker and client wellbeing. The conference speakers and presentations led discussions on the complexity and nuance required when responding to both victims and perpetrators of family violence.
Kyalie Moore and Lizette Twisleton co-presented on NTV’s Deptartment of Social Services project, discussing the findings of the capacity building sector development project in regional and remote communities in and around Geraldton, Broome, Alice Springs and Cape York.
The project aims to support existing services and community leaders with skills to engage with men using family violence, highlighting the importance of respectful consultation with community leaders taking into account each communities unique experiences, the ongoing impacts of colonisation, intergenerational trauma.
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NTV Policy review: Meta-analysis and systematic review for the treatment of perpetrators of IPV
In August 2019, Neuroscience and Biobehavioural Review journal published a systematic review and meta-analysis of Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (MBCP) authored by Günnur Karakurt and colleagues. NTV’s policy team reviewed the findings. Please read the full review here.
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of different kinds of MBCP intervention programs at reducing subsequent violence. Overall, the analysis found interventions that took a trauma focus or combined substance abuse interventions with violence interventions were more effective at reducing subsequent violence than other approaches.
Although this study provides some evidence for the strength of intervention matching, and the effectiveness of including substance abuse and trauma-based approaches in violence interventions, Karakurt et al’s (2019) analysis suffers from a number of limitations including:
- Definition of violence
- Measurement of violence
- Study quality
- Inclusion of victim/survivor assessment in evaluations
These limitations notwithstanding, the study provides preliminary evidence that the inclusion of substance abuse and trauma-based interventions strengthen violence interventions and lead the authors to conclude that there is a “need for treatments to be augmented based on the needs of participants”
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An Update from the No to Violence Practice Development Team
No to Violence has been working on a database for family violence practitioners and trainers who have successfully completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment [TAE40116] or equivalent.
The database has been developed in conjunction with specialist training as part of the Workforce Development Project for providers who require qualified trainers with industry experience to deliver family violence training. Training providers include Swinburne University, Wodonga Institute of TAFE, Chisholm Institute, and Federation University.
We would like to invite all members with a TAE40116 qualification or equivalent to assist us in building the database. Click here for more information and to complete the on-boarding process.
We ask all members to please share this database with your networks. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Hai Nguyen.
In other Practice Development news, Michelle Perry recently presented at the Office of the Public Advocate forum and unpacked the topic of working safely with men who use violence. We look forward to continuing to share the work of No to Violence with our Victorian colleagues.
Looking now to the MARAM and Information Sharing reforms, please remember to join the waitlist for specialist training facilitated by DVRCV and available via the DVRCV website. For support embedding MARAM and Information Sharing in the context of men’s specialist family violence services please contact Ebony Westman.
If you're completing Family Safety Contact Work through a Men’s Behaviour Change program and are interested in joining a No to Violence communities of practice to explore the unique complexities of working within MARAM and Information Sharing, please contact Ebony.
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Introduction to Working Safely with Men who use Family Violence – 2 day training
This two-day training is aimed at community sector workers with clients who use men's family violence.
Participants will:
- Understanding the gendered drivers of men’s family violence
- Understanding work practices that avoid collusion and invite accountability and change
- Evolving your practice to consider risk and safety with a victim survivor-centred response
- Collaborative dialogue skills working alongside men who use family violence to support shifts towards transformative change
- Fostering deliberate self-reflection in managing responses
Fully catered (please indicate your dietary requirements)
$450 + gst for non No to Violence members
$300 + gst for No to Violence members
Upcoming training sessions:
7-8 November: Geelong - Register here
28-29 November: Frankston - Register here
4-5 December: Melbourne - Register here
Enquiries: training@ntv.org.au
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Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) training for July and August is now available for registration.
DVRCV will continue to deliver face-to-face training. Due to high demand further sessions of leading alignment and comprehensive renewing practice are now available:
- MARAM Leading Alignment training available from 10 July 2019: Suitable for organisational leaders or senior managers across prescribed agencies.
- Comprehensive Renewing Practice: CRAF to MARAM training available from 9 July 2019: Suitable for experienced family violence specialists.
The third training module for newer family violence specialists ‘Comprehensive Newer Family Violence Specialist training’ will be available in the coming months.
Registration and further information:
Registration for the newly released dates is now open – please see the MARAM and Information Sharing website or email infosharing@familysafety.vic.gov.au.
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Active Bystander Training
Let’s start having everyday conversations to challenge the gendered drivers of men’s family violence.
This 3 hour workshop is suitable for members of the general public interested in making a change in their communities.
- Identifying subtle and complicit reinforcement of sexist beliefs in everyday conversations
- Practical skills for inviting reflection and change
- Hands-on, interactive activities that put theory into action
This primary prevention training unpacks the gendered drivers of family violence, explores how gender inequality is reinforced through ordinary interactions, and how we can all contribute to social change.
Refreshments provided.
For more information about No to Violence training sessions, click here
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Men's Referral Service materials
View the Men’s Referral Service poster (A3 size)
View the Men’s Referral Service flyer (DL size)
View the Men’s Referral Service wallet card (standard business card size)
View No to Violence’s standard flyer (DL size)
Many men don’t know where to go for help, so a well placed poster, flyer or wallet card can make a big difference.
Order now: please email admin@ntv.org.au with information regarding your request.
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Sector Resources
We've recently met with the following people, organisations, committees, taskforces and groups:
- Julie Kun, WIRE
- Annette Lancy, Family Safety Victoria
- Bob Pease
- Senator, The Hon. Larissa Waters
- Safe Steps
- VicHealth Managing Resistance to Gender Equality Project
Other sector news and resources
Phil Barker for No to Violence, Blog Pieces
ANROWS, Engaging men who use violence: Invitational narrative approaches
Respect Victoria, Respect Older People: Call It Out (Multicultural Campaign Materials)
Social Impact Toolbox, Free Information Kit
NSW Women's Week, Grant Applications Now Open
Support For Fathers, Support for Fathers Australian Roadshow Dates
Aboriginal Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Three Day Workshop with Adjunct Professor Tracy Westerman
No to Violence, Meta-analysis and systematic review for the treatment of perpetrators of intimate partner violence
Survey Participation
Monash University, Women’s experiences as respondents to family violence
intervention orders in Victoria
This is an anonymous survey that seeks to explore women’s experiences as being listed as a
respondent to a family violence intervention order or application in Victoria. Questions asked will relate to interactions with police, the court system, and the ways in which the intervention order has impacted on participants’ lives
Click here to complete the survey.
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, Working with Adolescents who use Violence in the Home
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Services is currently consulting with organisations that work with young people between the ages of 10 and 18 who use violence in the home. The purpose of this project, funded by Family Safety Victoria and being conducted in collaboration with Domestic Violence Victoria, is to better understand the nature of adolescent violence in the home and the approaches that work.
Click here to complete the survey.
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Events & Training
Family Violence Practice Branch, DET Showcase
When: 1 November, 2.30 – 4.00 pm
Where: 2 Treasury Place, Melbourne CBD
ManNewScript – rewriting the way we work with men
When: 13 November
Where: Shepparton
Register: here
Walk Against Family Violence
When: 25 November
Where: Federation Square
Western NSW Domestic Violence Regional & Rural
Conference
When: 27-28 November
Where: Griffith Ex-Serviceman’s Club - Jondaryan Avenue Griffith
Register: here
Relationships Australia, Victoria, Family Violence Best Practice Short Course
When: 10-11 December 2019
Where: Camberwell, VIC
Register: here
Adjunct Professor Tracy Westerman's Workshops for 2020
When: 2020
Where: Brisbane, Adelaide, Townsville
Register: here
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Jobs
Click on the purple link to read the full job advert.
Tangentyere Council, Male Group Facilitator
Read the full job ad here
Closes: 1 November
Mission Australia, Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker
Read the full job ad here
Closes: 5 November
Uniting, Case Worker - Integrated Family Services
Read the full job ad here
Closes: 10 November
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Family Violence - Lead Practitioner
Read the full job ad here
Closes: 10 November
No to Violence, Receptionist
Read the full job ad here
Closes: 11 November
Looking for staff? See job wanted notices on our Member Portal.
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