Articles & Advocacy
Articles, analysis and advocacyLong-form writing that examines violence, survivor safety, public attitudes, policy, systems and the questions we too often avoid.
Advocacy
Advocacy works to challenge harmful attitudes, influence policy and systems, raise awareness, and push for meaningful change so everyone can live free from violence and abuse.
Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is any sexual activity involving a child that they cannot understand, consent to or are not legally able to consent to. It can include contact and non-contact abuse, grooming, exploitation and online abuse.
Children and Young People
Children and young people can be directly harmed by violence and abuse or affected by what happens around them. Their safety, wellbeing, voice and experiences must be recognised and taken seriously.
Coercive Control
Coercive control is a pattern of behaviours used to dominate, isolate, intimidate or control another person. It can affect their freedom, confidence, relationships, finances and everyday choices.
Consent
Consent is a free, informed and ongoing agreement to participate in sexual activity. It must be given without pressure, fear, manipulation or coercion and can be withdrawn at any time.
Domestic and Family Violence
Domestic and family violence is a pattern of abusive, threatening or controlling behaviour used within intimate, family or caring relationships. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, financial and psychological abuse.
LGBTQIA+ Communities
LGBTQIA+ people can experience violence and abuse in intimate, family and community relationships, sometimes involving identity-based threats, isolation or discrimination. Everyone deserves safety, respect and support.
Men and Boys
Men and boys can experience domestic, family and sexual violence, coercive control and other forms of abuse. Their experiences deserve to be recognised, believed and supported without shame or stigma.
Recovery
Recovery is the process of rebuilding safety, confidence and wellbeing after violence or abuse. It can look different for everyone and may involve healing, support, connection and reclaiming control over life.
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any sexual act, behaviour or contact that occurs without free and informed consent. It can include sexual assault, coercion, harassment, exploitation and abuse.
Systems
Systems can either protect people from violence and abuse or create further barriers to safety. Effective systems should respond with accountability, consistency, compassion and a clear understanding of how abuse operates.