Violence against women, children and others in the home, or within relationships, is often called ‘family violence’. It is a crime – and in most cases, women and children are the victims.
Family violence often stems from unequal authority, status and respect experienced by women, as well as harmful attitudes about gender roles that limit opportunities and reinforce inequality.
To build a community where families and communities are safe and free from violence, we must treat all people with dignity and equality.
The City of Greater Dandenong Council works with the community to prevent family violence and promote equal respect and opportunity for women and men.
Together, we can create a strong and safe society where everyone enjoys the right to contribute and participate equally.
Family violence definitions and fact sheets in multiple languages.
This resource will help faith and spiritual leaders to understand family violence, its causes and ways to prevent it.
Here are some ways for residents and the community to promote equality and respect towards women.
Faith and spiritual leaders have an important part to play in preventing family violence. Here's what they're doing.
A list of services and organisations that will help when talking about family violence.
Each year, the City of Greater Dandenong hosts a community 'Walk Against Family Violence' to honour White Ribbon Day.
Greater Dandenong and Wayss developed this podcast to share stories from people who experienced family violence.