Definitions
Family violence
Family violence refers to violence between family members. This includes violence between partners, siblings, parent and child, and other relatives. It is any behaviour that is physically, sexually, emotionally, financially or psychologically abusive or threatening. It is behaviour that controls or dominates a family member and makes them afraid.
Gender equality
Gender equality means that women and men have equal value, treatment and chances in society.
Gender equity
Gender equity means making sure that resources, chances and decision-making
Gender stereotypes
Gender stereotypes are expectations held by our society. They are about how society expects men and women to behave in public and private life.
Primary prevention
Primary prevention includes practices to prevent violence against women before it occurs. Promoting equality and respect between women and men is a key way to prevent violence against women.
Respect
Respect means considering another person’s feelings, wishes and rights.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention includes actions used to intervene early when there are early signs of violent behaviour.
Social norms
Social norms are attitudes held in our society about the appropriate and expected behaviour of individuals and groups.
Tertiary prevention
Tertiary prevention includes support and treatment for people who have experienced violence.
Violence against women
Violence against women is an act of violence that causes harm or suffering to women. This also includes threats or taking someone's freedom away. This could happen in public or private life.
For more details on these topics, see the family violence booklet below. Also, refer to the Interfaith collaboration on preventing family violence section of this website.
Challenge Family Violence Booklet
The booklets informs faith and spiritual leaders about family violence and its causes and its impacts on the community. However, anyone can use the booklet as they need to.
The booklets will guide faith and spiritual leaders to better understand the issue. They help understand the causes we need to address if we want to prevent violence against women.
See the Interfaith collaboration on preventing family violence section of this website for information on how to use the booklet in the community.
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (English) - 10MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Albanian) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Arabic) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Burmese) - 2MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Chinese Simplified) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Chinese Traditional) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Dari) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Khmer) - 2MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Punjabi) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Tamil) - 1MB
Challenge Family Violence Booklet (Turkish) - 1MB
