Jodie Ferguson: Why didn’t she just leave?

Jodie Ferguson: Why didn’t she just leave?

We have come a long way in the evolving discussion around family and domestic violence, but this question – ‘Why didn’t she just leave?’ – inevitably rears its head from time to time. Sometimes there are feelings of frustration at women...
Merinda March: Ending the myth of the good bloke pushed too far

Merinda March: Ending the myth of the good bloke pushed too far

He isn’t usually like that. He just snapped. How many times have we heard a version of one of these phrases to describe a man who has perpetrated unspeakable violence upon a woman? It is shorthand for describing that ordinary, good bloke who just was one day pushed...
HOPE to establish Armadale FDV hub

HOPE to establish Armadale FDV hub

Women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in Perth’s south metropolitan area will soon have access to a specialised new service established by Hope Community Services (HOPE). Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Sabine Winton...
Ending violence against women must be on business agendas

Ending violence against women must be on business agendas

This year’s theme for the 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women is a straightforward one. Ending violence against women – it’s everybody’s business. Its power is in its simplicity. Sexual harassment and other forms of violence against women in Australia is a...
Men are key to preventing violence

Men are key to preventing violence

Ahead of the 16 Days in WA Campaign, our Men’s Services Coordinator and Justice Manager Stephen Morrison share his views on how and why we need to shift our focus to men if we are to succeed in preventing violence against women. When you think about the face of...