Violence Against Women
Clearinghouse Connector – March 2008
This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of violence against women.
Violence against women takes many forms, occurs in a wide range of settings, and is experienced by women of all ages. In any form, it is a violation of human rights. Women who experience violence suffer a range of problems, including health, social and economic problems. The roots of violence against women lie in historically unequal power relations between men and women, discriminatory cultural norms and economic inequalities.
The Women’s Health Victoria Clearinghouse holds a large number of resources on violence against women, and below is a selection of recently added resources.
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Introduction: prevalence, social contexts, health outcomes
In-depth study on all forms of violence against women: report of the Secretary-General
Health and experiences of violence among young Australian women
‘Ripple effects’ of sexual assault
Violence and specific population groups
Figuring Violence: Violence Against Women with Disabilities
Aboriginal women, girls and sexual assault
Considering ‘elder abuse’ and sexual assault
Fair’s fair: a snapshot of violence and abuse in Sydney LGBT relationships
Violence prevention
Violence services
No longer silent: a study of women’s help-seeking decisions and service responses to sexual assualt
A framework for influencing change: responding to violence against women with disabilities 2007-2009
Access and equity equals best practice
The forensic examination: no more hushed whispers
Identifying the woman, the client and the victim
Community attitudes and legal responses
Community attitudes to violence against women survey: a full technical report
Judging rape: public attitudes and sentencing
The legal system’s response to sexual assault: do specialist courts offer the best way forward?
Homelessness and Domestic Violence Social Policy in Australia
Related websites
Australian Domestic & Family Violence Clearinghouse
Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault
CASA Forum Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence Resource Centre
How our Clearinghouse can help you
Women’s Health Victoria’s Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms. Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.
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Content Reviewed: 3 March 2008
Last Updated: 27 February 2009