Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Violence

AUDIO **********

LIFE MATTERS
VIO ABC
ABC RADIO
Tape purchased from ABC Radio covering discussions on:- 1. The Human Voice 2. Male Sex Drive and the link with prostate cancer and 3. Study of Female Prisoners, found to have psychiatric conditions, linked with the witnessing of Domestic Violence in earlier life.
1995

IT'S NOT OK. IT'S VIOLENCE: information for women with disabilities
VIO PAD
Narrator: Susan Lyons
Produced by Accessible Information Services of Royal Blind Society on behalf of Partnerships Against Domestic Violence, a Commonwealth Government initiative co-ordinated by the Office of the Status of Women.
2000

PICKING UP THE PIECES: A journey of healing through song
VIO TNB
The New Beginnings; Family Support Program
Seven women survivors of DV have recorded their journey to healing in song and poems.
CD 15 mins in length.
1998
15 mins

BOOK **********

BREAKING THE CYCLE Adolescent Violence: Women's Stories of Courage and Hope
VIO ANG
Anglicare Victoria; Precision Foundation
Women's stories about adolescent violence in their family
51 p
2001

CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND ANIMAL ABUSE Linking the circles of compassion for prevention and intervention
VIO ASC
ASCIONE, Frank R; ARKOW, Phil
American book of essays examining animal maltreatment and human violence. Includes the rural setting, reporting of animal abuse and domestic violence shelters
1999

CARING FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO BLA
BLANCHARD, Anne
Ways of helping children cope with the trauma through successful communication, supportive counselling & group work.
242 p
1999

OLDER WOMEN'S EXPERIENCE OF VIOLENCE:Report on the older women and safety project
VIO CAS
CASA House
Report on the older women and safety project
41 p
2000

HOME SAFE HOME The link between domestic and family violence and women's homelessness
VIO CHU
CHUNG< Donna et al
Report highlights the trauma that families face when forced to leave the family home due to violence. Makes recommendations
2000

WOMEN'S ENCOUNTERS WITH VIOLENCE: Australian experiences
VIO COO
COOK, Sandy; BESSANT, Judith
Introduces the history of violence in Australia and examines how culturally embedded laws and customs have acted like locks on women's oppression - also crosses cultural boundaries, including violence against women with disabilities, homeless women and lesbians.
268 p
1997

MANAGEMENT OF THE WHOLE FAMILY WHEN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IS PRESENT: Guidelines for general practitioners in Victoria
VIO COU
Council Against Violence
GPs are often the first source of potential help for those experiencing IPV. These guideline help the GP approach and manage situatiuons wjhich may first arise during a pregnancy
2006

SAVING BEAUTY FROM THE BEAST How to protect your daughter from an unhealthy relationship
VIO CRO
CROMPTON, Vicki; KESSNER, Ellen Zelda
Author provides many types of examples of boyfriend- controlling relationships with teeange girls. Advice on how parents can positively help their daughters without endangering them further. as well as how to recover from a violent relationship. Also covers how to bring up children to have healthy respectful relationships, what to do if you suspect your child is an abuser and what to do if your child is a witness
2003

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP MANUAL
VIO CSV 1
Community Services Victoria
To offer support and information to women who have, or are experiencing domestic violence. To create an awareness that domestic violence is more than physical abuse.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP MANUAL
VIO CSV 2
Community Services Victoria
To offer support and information to women who have, or are experiencing domestic violence. To create an awareness that domestic violence is more than physical abuse.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN FROM VIOLENT HOMES
VIO DAV
DAVIS, Diane
Ideas and techniques. This book is meant to reach out to the children of domestic violence and to the adults who work with them. The book is also intended to inform other children about what domestic vuiolence is and how they may be able to help a friend who is living in a violent household. Often, children will turn to a friend to discuss problems, fears and concerns before they go to an adult for help.
37 p
1986

SOMETHING IS WRONG AT MY HOUSE
VIO DAV
DAVIS, Diane
A book about parent's fighting. Acknowledges children's feelings of anger, fear and loneliness, offers children ways to cope with the violence they see, helps break the cycle of domestic violence.
32 p
1984

GROWING FREE: A manual for survivorsof domestic violence
VIO DEA
DEATON, Wendy; HERTICA,Michael
Combines psychological insight with practical safety information to help victims at all levels of awareness take steps to promote their emotional and physical safety -to help end the cycle of violence that characterizes all levels of domestic abuse.
57 p
2001

THE MISTREATMENT OF ELDERLY PEOPLE, second edition
VIO DEC
DECALMER, Peter; GLENDENNING,Frank
Addressing questions of social policy, family and kinship networks, gender, and the public response to the plight of vulnerable elderly people, the book looks at abuse and neglect in both domestic and residential settings.
278 p
1997

EMPOWERING WOMEN AFTER VIOLENCE FROM SURVIVAL TO STRENGTH
VIO DOM
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
A Domestic violence support group manual.
154 p
1994

VIOLENCE AT HOME : THE BIG SECRET
VIO DOW
DOW, Louise; Dowrick, Stephanie; Harding, Jacky
Magazine format outlining the major issues around domestic violence; power, secrets, gender roles. Includes information on where to go for help.
1990

VIOLENCE AT HOME THE BIG SECRET
VIO DOW
Office of the status of women
Violence is behaviour by one family member which results in another member being afraid or hurt. No one has the right to use violence against someone else. Some times people think that if violence happens within a family it is OK, but in fact any violence at home is against the law.
1990

WOMEN'S SAFETY STRATEGY A POLICY FRAMEWORK A coordinated approach to reducing violence against women
VIO DRY
DRYSDALE, Penny et al, Office of of Women's Policy
The state government wil focus on four areas to reduce the level and fear against women: protection and justice, options for women who have experienced violence, violence prevention and education, community action and coordination
2002

WHAT'S IN A NAME?: Definitions and domestic violence
VIO DVI
Domestic Violence and Resource Centre
Domestic violence? Family violence? Violence against women?
Discussion paper No 1 1998
40 p
1998

WHERE'S THE EVIDENCE?
VIO DVI
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & INCEST RESOURCE CENTRE

OUT OF THE FIRE: Domestic violence and homelessness
VIO DVI
DVIRC, NSW Women's Refuge Resource Centre; Council to Homeless Persons
Government, National Perspectives, Key issues, Research , The Law and On the Ground: responding to domestic violence and homelessness
62 p
2001

HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT... Recovering from Family Violence
VIO DVI
Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre; Emily
Book is in halves: Emily's experience with family violence and child's custody. Second half takes up issues from Emily's story and discusses the effects of violence, child sexual assault and the legal aspects
2003

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A workplace response
VIO DVS
Domestic Violence Service
This aim of this information kit is to inform the corporate and business community about domestic violence. It contains a series of information sheets which may be used or reproduced for workplace use.
15p p
1997

FAMILY VIOLENCE: A simple guide to intervention orders and other legal remedies 3rd Edition
VIO FCL
Federation of Community Legal Centres (Vic) Inc
This guide has been compliled to provide community workers and others with an overview of the legal options available to people who have been subjected to family violence - includes a detailed discussion of the Crimes Act 1987 ( including all amendments up until 1999) and the procedures necessary to obtain an intervention order. Further, it provides an outline of police responsibilities, victims of crime assistance and other legal remedies.
59 p
1999

FAMILY VIOLENCE: A simple guide to intervention orders and other legal remedies. Third edition
VIO FCL
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN WORKING GROUP
Provides an overview of the legal options available to people who have been subjected to family violence a detailed discussion of the Crimes (Family Violence) Act 1987 with amendments to 1999 and the procedure to obtain an intervention order.
60 p
1999

MODELS OF SERVICE: for working with children and young people who have lived with domestic violence.
VIO GEV
GEVERS, Leslie
One of the books produced from a Kids and DV project. A resource for a broad range of service providers working with children and young people who have lived with domestic violence.
1999

EVALUATING SERVICE DELIVERY:Handbook for evaluating service delivery for services working with children and young people who have lived with domestic violence.
VIO GEV
GEVERS, Leslie
One of the books produced from a Kids and DV project. This resource hopes to provide services with information which will aid them in seeing the important role of evaluation and which will assist them in implementing an evaluation strategy appropriate to their service.
1999

PRACTICE STANDARDS: for working with children and young people who have lived with domestic violence.
VIO GEV
GEVERS, Leslie
One of the books produced from a Kids and DV project. The standards provide a solid foundation and framework for the development of good practice. The standards are not designed as a program of intervention and should be read in conjunction with other resources produced by the project.
83 p
1999

ISSUES IN SOCIETY: Violence in the family, Volume 99
VIO HEA
HEALEY, Kaye
ISSUES IN SOCIETY: Violence in the family, Volume 99 is part of a series looks at the extent of domesticor family violence in Australia: the causes and effects of this form of violence; and dealing with domestic /family violence through means of prevention and rehabilitation.
44 p
1998

CHOICES AND PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT AND PARENTING: Supporting healthy relationships, education and training
VIO HEA
HEALY, Karen
Project undertaken to develop a model of enhancing capacity of communities to respond to young women experiencing domestic violence
2001

POWER AND CONTROL: Why charming men can make dangerous lovers
VIO HOR
HORLEY, Sandra
A story of domestic violence, a story about power and control, a story of men whose charm hides a darker truth- the ability to inflict devastating emotional and physical damage.
253p p
1991

ENOUGH
VIO HUG
HUGHES, Patricia
How a victim of domestic violence came to realise that she was a victim and did something about it
2004

WOMEN IN ACTION
VIO ISI
Isis International
Focus - violence against women, prostitution as choice.
80 p
1995

REACHING THE KIDS: A manual for working with children and young people who have witnessed family violence.
VIO JOH
JOHNSON, Sue: MACKENZIE, Anne: MCADAM, Helen
Provides an overview of the issue of family violence and the effect on child and adolescent witnesses, discusses some of the major issues in engaging and working with young people, examines the macro and micro levels of intervention.
48 p
June 1998

NO LONGER FORGOTTEN: An examination of the needs of children and young people who witness family violence in Gippsland.
VIO JOH
JOHNSON, Sue: MACKENZIE, Anne: MCADAM, Helen
This report is the first in a research project into the impact on young people witnessing family violence. Aims to present the issues as discovered from a literature review, regional questionnaires and focus groups, and make recommendations to meet the needs of the target group.
66 p
March, 1998

BULLYING From backyard to boardroom
VIO MCC
MCCARTHY, Paul (ed) et al
Collection of papers on recent research and practice with a mainly Australian aspect. It includes recent work of bullying in the workplace.The book is intended for people experiencing bullying as well as support workers, educators, and union personnel. Importantly it covers how management can assess the effect of bullying in the workplace.
2001

BREAKING THE SILENCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Information for Children's Services Workers
VIO MCG
MCGREGOR, Heather
Booklet to help workers who are in contact with children who are in the midst of violence. Describes what domestic violence is and how to help young children.
1991

LET'S JUMP TO SAFETY: FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE
For working with children age 4-6 years
VIO MDV
MALLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Children's survival program trilogy Part 1 For children Age 4-6 years. Manual for teachers/professionals who are working with children who have been exposed to domestic violence. Also in the series - Part 2 deals with children 7-11yrs and part 3 adolescents 12-16yrs

1998

MAKING SENSE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
VIO MDV
MALLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Children's survival program trilogy Part 2 For children Age 7-12 years. Manual for teachers/professionals who are working with children who have been exposed to domestic violence. Also in the series - Part 1 deals with children 4-6 yrs and part 3 adolescents 12-16yrs

1998

BREAKING OUT OF THE CYCLE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
VIO MDV
MALLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Children's survival program trilogy Part 3 For adolescents age 12 -16. Manual for teachers/professionals who are working with adolescents who have been exposed to domestic violence. Also in the series - Part 1 deals with children 4-6 yrs and Part 2 children 7 -12 yrs

1998

SURVIVAL IS NOT ENOUGH Project report Two for Professionals. Older Women Speak up, Violence in the Home
VIO MEA
MEARS, Jane; Margaret Sargent
For professionals who have a special interest in older people and who can possibly influence social change. Recommends involve policy changes, community education, and organisational changes.
2002

TWO LIVES - TWO WORLDS Vol 1
VIO MOR
Morgan Disney & Assoc
Report concludes that it is difficult to collate statistics and information on violence experienced by older people. Rural and remote women are further affected by isolation, confidentiality, and distance from support services
2000

TWO LIVES - TWO WORLDS Older people, and domestic violenceVol 2
VIO MOR
Morgan Disney & Assoc
Report concludes that it is difficult to collate statistics and information on violence experienced by older people. Rural and remote women are further affected by isolation, confidentiality, and distance from support services. This volume contains the literature review
2000

WORKING WITH ADOLESCENTS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Rural town model -Summary report
VIO NCA
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST VIOLENCE AND CRIME
This report provides an insightful overview of violence prevention literature and a practical register of relevent violence prevention programs in Australia - & also details the researchers' model program for rural towns.
30 p
July 1999

PATHWAYS TO PREVENTION:Developmental and early intervention approaches to crime in Australia - Full report
VIO NCP
National Crime Prevention
This 1999 full report includes a policy framework for developmental prevention, steps & recommendations;selected developmental studies & concepts and an audit & analysis of Australian sevices & programs
201 p
1999

WORKING WITH ADOLESCENTS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Indigenous rural model
VIO NCP
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION
This report builds on the report " Working with adolescents to prevent domestic violence: Rural Town model which was released in 1998 & focuses on working with indigenous adolescents to prevent family violence.
30 p
July 1999

ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Programs for perpetrators - Full report
VIO NCP
National Crime Prevention
Full report
266 p
1999

PATHWAYS TO PREVENTION:Developmental and early intervention approaches to crime in Australia - Appendices
VIO NCP
National Crime Prevention
This is the appendices to the 1999 full report includes a policy framework for developmental prevention, steps & recommendations;selected developmental studies & concepts and an audit & analysis of Australian sevices & programs
201 p
1999

VIOLENCE IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES Full Report
VIO NCP
MEMMOTT, Paul et al
Research identified priorities, developed a strategic framework to implement policy recommendations and implementation; informed the development of one demonstration project that would be focussed on the prevention of violence.
2001

WOMEN FROM NEWLY ARRIVED COMMUNITIES TALKING ABOUT FAMILY VIOLENCE
VIO NFV
Northern Family Violence Network;
Women's Health In The North

In many newly arrived communities family violence is an issue that people are reluctant to talk about. This is acknowledged as a real barrier to community education and consultation to inform the development of effective solutions to meet the particular communities. By providing an opportunity for women from selected communities to discuss issues of family violence in a safe, culturally appropriate forum, it was envisaged that we could generate knowledge to inform the development of appropriate community education strategies and enhancements to service delivery.
29 p

WHEN IT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU Assisting health care workers to manage the effects of violence in rural and remote Australia
VIO NHM
NHMRC
Manual for workers on how to deal with violence in the community
2002

THE ONES WHO GOT AWAY - WOMEN WHO LEFT ABUSIVE PARTNERS
VIO NIC
NiCARTHY, Ginny
Since the battered women's movement began fifteen years ago, one of the most frequently asked questions has been: "Why do women stay in abusive relationships?" For Ginny NiCarthy, a more intriguing and ultimately more important question has been: "Why do women leave - and how do they stay away?" Now, after many years of interviews and research, NiCarthy takes us directly into the lives of thirty-three women who, challenging popular images of passivity, left abusive partners and started their lives over.
329 p
1987

TALKING IT OUT
VIO NIC
NiCARTHY, Ginny; Karen Merriam; Sandra Coffman
A guide to groups for abused women. Whether you're a counselor, mental health worker or shelter or community activist, Talking It Out can help you become more effective in working with women in abusive relationships. Written by three experienced counselors and group leaders this book covers: feminist theories of battering, how to begin a community group for abused women, practical details of organizing and maintaining the group, group leadership issues, discussion topics and group exercises, preventing burnout and enjoying leadership. A useful and timely handbook for the volunteer as well as the professional.
165 p
1984

WORKING WITH ADOLESCENTS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Rural town model
VIO NRC
National Research Centre
Full report published 1998 includes a literature review, an audit of Australian violenceprevention programs, and the design of a pilot program.
116 p
1998

RESPONDING TO THE SUPPORT AND HOUSING NEED OF WOMEN ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND WHO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM SAAP
VIO NUN
NUNAN: Kate
This study investigates the support needs of women who are escaping domestic violence and who are seeking Supported Accomodation Assistance Program assistance and investigates factors which impact upon the service response to those needs.
77p p
1997

CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:Information for adults
VIO OWP
Office of Women's Policy
Occasional Paper No 22: The Northern Territory Government Domestic Violence Strategy looking at: what domestic violence is, why does it occur, children as victims, the effects of violence on children, what to look for, meeting the needs of children
16 p
June 1998

YOUTH AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO OWP
Office of Women's Policy
Occasional Paper No 27: The Northern Territory Government Domestic Violence Strategy looking at:the effects of domestic violence on the aspirations and life chances of young people, inter-generational violenceand attitudes and perceptions towards young people
22 p
June 1998

KEY DIRECTIONS IN WOMEN'S SAFETY A coordinated approach to reducing violence against women Valuiung Victoria's Women
VIO OWP
Office of Women's Policy
Document outlines the key directions to be taken by the State govt to redsuce violence against women
2001

CAPTAIN HARLEY'S BE COOL ... NOT CRUEL COMMUNITY EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
VIO OWP
Office of Women's Policy
Program for NT youth on family violence and sexual assault

GETTING WHAT YOU WANT: Presenters workbook
VIO PAD
RENWICK, Adele; et al
A workshop to prevent violence in intimate relationships for young women and their peers -produced by young mothers for young women. A peer guide to healthy relationships manual is also available 2899
2001

GETTING WHAT YOU WANT: Participants' Workbook
VIO PAD
RENWICK, Adele; et al
A workshop to prevent violence in intimate relationships for young women and their peers -produced by young mothers for young women. A presenters guide is also available see 2898
2001

YOUNG PEOPLE SAY "DV - NO WAY"
VIO PAD
PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Evaluation of the national domestic prevention workshops for young people.
83 p
2000

FIRST REPORT OF THE TASKFORCE 1998-1999
VIO PAD
PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Documents the achievements of Partnerships after first full year and outlines future directions.
40 p
1999

THE WAY FORWARD: Children, young people and domestic violence - National Forum
VIO PAD
Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
National Forum 26-27 April 2000
Proceedings
235 p
2000

CURRENT PERSPECTIVES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO PAD
PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A review of national and international literature
33 p
May 1999

RESHAPING RESPONSES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Volume 2: Appendices
VIO PAD
PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Volume 2: Appendices
126 p
February 2000

IT'S NOT OK. IT'S VIOLENCE: information for service providers
VIO PAD
Commonwealth of Australia
Produced with support of Partnerships Against Domestic Violence, a Commonwealth Government initiative co-ordinated by the Office of the Status of Women. Preparing your service to provide help to women with disabilities.
24 p
2000

GETTING WHAT YOU WANT: A peer guide into healthy relationships
VIO PAD
Young Mothers for Young Women
A workshop to prevent violence in intimate relationships for young women and their peers -produced by young mothers for young women. Precursor to 2899 and 2898
1999

THE SAFE LIVING IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES PROJECT WHYALLA
VIO PAR
GROAT, Annette
Family Well Being modules were used in aboriginal community and this has generated a change in attitude and behaviour
2001

THE SAVVY SCHOOLS KIT Support for students affected by Domestic/Family Violence Yes!!!
VIO PAR
PARKER, Janice
Checklists, support contacts, facts and issues for schools to consider to make them aware of students experiencing family violence
2000

A POWERFUL JOURNEY Stories of women leaving violent situations
VIO PAR
PARKINSON, Debra (ed) et al
Stories from fifteen women who have experienced violence. The women were participating in a study conducted by Women's Health Goulburn North East see #3518 A powerful journey - a research report. The women found the experience of telling their stories in some way freed them. The researchers noted that all of the women who come from a varioety of backgrounds hadchildren and thought that it may be a good idea in future to interview women who do not have children
2004

A POWERFUL JOURNEY A research report. Women reflect on what helped them leave
VIO PAR
PARKINSON, Debra (ed) et al
Report on fifteen women who have experienced violence and left the family home. Discusses what are the barriers to leaving and what makes the woman finally move: the main reason being the effect on the children. The womens actual stories are published by Women's Health Goulburn North East see #3517 A powerful journey - Stories of women leaving violent situations. The researchers noted that all of the women who come from a variety of backgrounds had children and thought that it may be a good idea in future to interview women who do not have children. A number of recommendations are made including that the federal government promote anti-family violence stance and set up more men's programs and that the State government supports Healthy Relationships programs in schools. Many suggestions are made to redress the injustices felt by women emerging from their negative experiences with the law and support services
2004

MOE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROJECT
VIO PAR
Kristensen, Kay
Review of a coordinated service model
1999

I WISH THE HITTING WOULD STOP
VIO PAT
PATTERSON, Susan
A workbook for children living in violent homes
28p p
1990

PATHWAYS HOW WOMEN LEAVE VIOLENT MEN Tasmania 2003
VIO PAT
PATTON, Shirley
Results of research to see what enables women to leave abusive male partners. Focuses on what women said enabled them to leave and also the effective supports, services and strategies that women experienced.
2003

A CHILD CALLED IT
VIO PEL
PELZER, Dave
The unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. The story of a child who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games - games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy but an "it".
184 p
1995

DRAGON-SLIPPERS This is what an abusive relationship looks like
VIO PEN
PENFOLD, Rosalind B
Cartoon picture book of an abusive relationship -its start, its continual malevolence and the end. The book contains powerful images of a woman breaking free eventually.
2006

FAMILY VIOLENCE IN THE NEWS A MEDIA TOOLKIT
VIO PEP
PEPPLINKHOUSE, Kate
Kit for working with the media - what to do and what to avoid
2005

"BREAKING FREE"
VIO PHI
PHILLIPS, Kaz; WRIGHT, Michele
Documentation of the development of educative/support groups for women survivors of violent relationships. A description and evaluation of the model.
91 p p
1996

WOMEN & VIOLENCE: Second edition
VIO RAC
THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTIONERS
Has been designed with the purpose of assisting GPs in recognising women who are survivors of violence in order to intervene in a positive and empowering manner -adult survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse.
66 p
1998

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? In English and Bosnian
VIO REE
REED, Jacqueline
Picture book for parents and children
2002

INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE and Health Professionals. New approaches to domestice violence
VIO ROB
ROBERTS, Gwenneth (ed) et al
Collection of articles by international researchers in health care and family violence. Covers the effect it has on the mental health of family members as well as those in culturally diverse relationships. The academic articles are extensively referenced.
2006

DESPERATELY SEEKING JUSTICE
VIO RWH 1
The Royal Women's Hospital
A resource and training manual on violence against women in a culturally diverse community. Desperately seeking justice is a resource and training manual aimed at workers and services that are concerned about violence against women who live in a culturally diverse community. It covers the broad range of issues that workers and management encounter when responding to this complex phenomenon.
111 p
1992

WHEN ELDER ABUSE IS VIOLENCE AGAINST OLDER WOMEN AND MEN: A resource manual
VIO SAF
Safe Citizens Project
By drawing on the concept of citizenship the project aimed to encourage older women and men to claim their right to live free from fear and make full use of the facilities of the community. Older women and men have a right to feel safe on the street and in their homes. They should not be restricted from accessing public transport or venturing out after dark. They should have information about services in our community and ready access to these.
44 p

BREAKING THE CHAIN
VIO SAL 1
Sally; Anne; Maree
3 women tell their stories about their experiences and how they made their decisions to break away and start new lives with their children
1992

BREAKING THE CHAIN
VIO SAL 2
Sally; Anne; Maree
3 women tell their stories about their experiences and how they made their decisions to break away and start new lives with their children
1992

HOW DANGEROUS MEN THINK and how to stay safe for life
VIO SAN
SANDERS, Brent
No matter what the situation, the author explains how you can set about regaining control and escaping from danger - a practical guide that will change the way you think.
210 p
2001

OLDER WOMEN SPEAK UP
VIO SAR
SARGENT, Margaret (Ed); Mears, Jane (Ed)
Older women tell their stories to other older women of their experiences with violence: physical, mental, financial, social, sexual and emotional.
36 p
2000

MORE THAN SURVIVAL Project report One for Older Women. Older Women Speak up, Violence in the Home
VIO SAR
SARGENT, Margaret; Mears, Jane
Background to how the booklet "Older Women Speak Up" came about and is written for older women. It covers why older women have been ignored previously, common themes in the stories, and the outcomes; which were empowerment, action research, community changes and actions by older women and professionals.
2002

WHOSE FACE IS IN THE MIRROR?
VIO SCH
SCHWARTZ, Dianne
The story of one woman's journey from the nightmare of domestic abuse to true healing. The invaluable self-help techniques that Schwartz presents in this book enable battered women to discover their self-worth and establish normalcy in their lives.
253 p
2000

EVEN IN THE BEST OF HOMES
VIO SCU
SCUTT, Jocelynne
Violence in the family. The use of violence to achieve ends is a principle deeply embedded in Australian society. And according to recent reports families provide the training ground for aggression. Of all in the community, children under one year of age are those at greatest risk. This book reveals, through the victims' own stories the type of violence many in families experience. It also reflects the apathy of friends, family, doctors, police and the courts to crimes which in any other context would be regarded as extremely serious, but which, because of occurring usually in the privacy of the home are often still little investigated.
358 p
1990

ODD GIRL OUT The Hidden Culture of Agression in Girls
VIO SIM
SIMMONS, Rachel
A book about girls' development, bullying and being bullied. Case stories and how to handle bullying
2002

ODD GIRL SPEAKS OUT Girls write about bullies, cliques, popularity and jealousy
VIO SIM
SIMMONS, Rachel
Sequel to Odd Girl Out, this book is by girls themselves and their stories and how they handled bullying and aggression
2002

EVERYDAY VIOLENCE
VIO STA
STANKO, Elizabeth
The author has talked to women and men in Britain and the United States. As they share their experiences of personal violence, their fears of potential violence - be it from strangers, neighbours or partners - and the precaustions they take to protect themselves, a very different picture emerges. It becomes clear that violence is part and parcel of everyday life for all of us, and that we have learned - consciously and unconsciously - ways of managing violence and negotiating danger.
166 p
1990

WOMEN AND VIOLENCE
VIO THO
THORPE, Ros; Jude Irwin
Working for change. Violence against women and girls is reported regularly in the media. Women and violence challenges the conventional views of many and breaks new ground by exploring the links between our acceptance of a culture of violence and women's everyday experience of it. The contributors explore not only personal experiences of violence but also the processes perpetuating cultures of violence, and includes the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander women. Working towards the eradication of violence needs to occur at all levels of society and is a matter of continuing struggle and negotiation. Women and Violence provides an illuminating first step.
198 p
1996

DEFENCES TO HOMICIDE FINAL REPORT
VIO VIC
VICTORIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION
Report and recommendations especially those dealing with provocation and self defence in family violence cases
2004

PROTECTING CHILDREN: TEN PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN'S WELLEBING AND SAFETY IN VICTORIA
VIO VIC
DHS
The Child Protection systen is being changed to further proect children needing care
2004

THE HEALTH COSTS OF VIOLENCE Measuring the burden of disease caused by intimate partner violence. Asummary of findings
VIO VIC
VicHealth
Major study of the health impact of intimate partner violence (ipv)and it being a burden on our health in Victoria. Statistical findings are given as well as discussions as evidence on ipv being a public health issue. Evidence is emerging that emotional abuse as well as physical abuse can have serious health impacts. The types of deleterious health impacts are given including the rate of unplanned pregnancy, terminations and miscarriage; mental health such as suicide and self-harm; s.t.is and physical injuries.
2004

WHAT A SMILE CAN HIDE A report on the study of violenmce against women during pregnancy
VIO WAL
WALSH, Deborah; Wendy Weeks
Study is part of "The support and safety survey: the social economic and safety needs of women during pregnancy" Documents the extent of violence against women during pregnancy and its effect on the health of women both physical and mental. Recommendations include that the medical and health profession become better skilled and informed; that more research is done into long term outcomes for women as well as into men's behaviour.
2004

BLOOD ON WHOSE HANDS?
VIO WOM
Women's coalition against family violence
The killing of women and children in domestic homicides. This reveals and confronts the realities of domestic violence - an issue that is often silenced or ignored in our society. It reveala the fears of the victims, exposes the power of the perpetrators, and questions the inadequate response of society and the legal system.
155 p
1994

WOMEN'S SAFETY STRATEGY 2002-2007 Progress Report Nov 2005
VIO WOM
Office of Women's Policy
The effects of violence upon women and children, and the programs being carried out against violence
2005

AGAINST THE ODDS: HOW WOMEN SURVIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO YOU
YOUNG, Keys
The needs of women experiencing domestic violence who do not use domestic violence and related crisis services
1998

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COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Week without violence Oct 1999
VIO WEE
Human Services
Two 50 sec promotions on family violence produced for the WEek Without Violence 24 - 30 Oct 1999
1999

DVD **********

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AUSTRALIA SAYS NO Identifying and avoiding abusive relationships Years 11-12
VIO AUS
Australian Government
CD Rom and DVD from the Kit of the same name. Curriculum resource.
2004

STEPPING STONES: Toward recovery from family violence
VIO GWH
Gippsland Women's Health Service
Addresses three objectives:self awareness and personal well being, children and domestic violence, goals for the future.
2000
30 mins

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SHREDDED
VIO ANN
ANNIE NORTH WOMEN'S REFUGE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE
Explores a family emotionally suffering with through a relationship dominated by power and control 28 mins video and notes
2003
28min

PREVENT Promoting Rural Empowerment: Violence Education and National Training
VIO DOM
Domestic Violence Regional Service (South West)
Consisting of a video, notes/explanations and excellent overheads. All events portrayed are drawn from actual accounts of domestic violence victims, perpetrators and helpers.
1998

PREVENTING ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS
VIO DVR
Video & lesson plans as a program for adolescents
1992
15 mins

PREVENTING ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS
VIO DVR
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Inc.
A program for adolescents. "It won't happen to me" is a 15 minute video (and lesson plans) that tells of one woman's struggle with violence committed against her in an intimate relationship. The aim of the video is to educate yound people on the issue of violence and abuse in intimate relationships and highlights male attitudes that are translate into acts of violence against women. It acknowledges the strength and the spirit of women like Sue who have broken the cycle of domestic violence and in doing so, offers encouragement and hope to other women.
58 p

YITPI: Fun with feelings
VIO DVU
Domestic Violence Unit & DHS
A resource for teachers/facilitators of pre & primary aged children exploring emotions and feelings. Contains a video and four booklets.
1998
Video 19 min

EDUCATION RESOURCE PACK Identifying and avoiding abusive and violent relationships Years 11-12
VIO EDU
Family and Community Services
CD, DVD, resources and information for young people as part of a curriculum resource.
2004

FAMILY VIOLENCE RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT Suporting an integrated family violence service system
VIO FAM
Domestice Violence Coordination Unity
Manual to assist workers to improve responses to family violence
2007

LIVING WITH LOVE Kit comprising 30sec video, audiotape, booklet, workshop outlines, overheads (5)
VIO PAR
Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
Kit focussing on healthy relationships, conflict, self esteem
2000

CHOOSING POSITIVE PATHS. ARE THINGS OKAY AT HOME? A resource and information kit for parents concerned about their children.
VIO WHW
Womens's Health West ; Berry Street Victoria
Ten information sheets concerned with parenting and violence; toddlers, babies, preschoolers, teenagers, 5-12yr old, parents talking to children and where to get help
2003

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
VIO ALT
The message of this video is that substance abuse does not cause domestic violence. Viewers learn different forms of emotional and sexual violence and common ways in which people rationalise the abuse of substances and one another. The video also provides examples of how the cycle of domestic violence and codependency can be broken by recognising that these are learned behaviours that can be changed.
1994
23 min

WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO ALT
This program tells the story of Olivia and how she took action to protect herself and her son from domestic violence. Viewers will learn the characteristics of an abuser and the steps that women should take to get themselves to a safe house. The basic legal actions that are available to protect women from an abuser are outlined, including restraining orders, emergency protection and stay-away orders. Finally, the types of help available are covered, including support groups.
1994
16 min

CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO ALT
This video examines how to recognise children suffering from domestic violence. The program focuses on mothers who are abused and the effect it has on the children. Various mothers are shown learning to understand and cope with domestic violence and the effect it has on their children. Various forms of abuse are covered and the warning signs of troubled behaviour from the child of an abusive home are reviewed.
1994
16 min

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND YOUNG ADULTS
VIO ALT
One third of all high school and college students will have an abusive relationship before they graduate. This new video explores the dimensions and the antidotes to this epidemic affecting our youth. The program looks at the components of dating violence, from physical attacks to mental and emotional abuse. Warning signs to look for in an abuser are explored and suggestions for the viewer on how to protect themselves are provided.
1994
23 min

MEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIO ALT
In this program, several men are shown dealing with their lifelong pattern of violent behaviour. As the men attend group counselling, viewers learn that power and control are at the root of domestic violence and that abuse can come in a variety of forms. Viewers also learn that abusive patterns are handed down through generations and that abusers are responsible for their actions. Finally, one man applies some of what he's learned to begin building a healthier pattern of behaviour.
1994
19 min

SHREDDED
VIO ANN
ANNIE NORTH WOMEN'S REFUGE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE
Explores a family emotionally suffering with through a relationship dominated by power and control 28 mins
2003
28mins

FISH IN A NET
VIO BAR
Fish in a net explores the lasting and sometimes tragic effects that domestic violence has on children as they grow up. A young man is about to leave home and break from the violence that permeates his family. But the more he struggles for independence, the more entangled he becomes in his father's violent image. An excellent drama portraying the vicious cycle of family violence.
1991
26 minutes

BROKEN PROMISES
VIO DVR
Looks at children in violent families, Domestic Violence and the legal aspects ( before the act was introduced), wife abuse and perpetrators.
1989
30 mins

EMOTIONAL ABUSE: HOW TO COPE
VIO FFC
Rainey, a victim of verbal abuse from her father, is troubled by feelings of anger and frustration. Tyrell, angry that he has to give up his bedroom to his sick grandmother, gives her the silent treatment. Andrea aspires to be part of the in group. She does everything possible to be accepted, but ends up feeling used and hurt when she learns that the group ridicules her behind her back. Each situation offers valuable insight into problems confronting teenagers and ways in which they can be resolved.
1987
26 min

THE TICKET BACK
VIO FOR
When is a violent marriage over. This drama is a powerful, realistic portrayal of one woman's nightmarish experiences in dealing with legal and social welfare systems that leave her vulnerable to abusive ex-husband.
1990
50 mins

JOAN KIRNER KEYNOTE SPEECH TO FAMILY VIOLENCE CONFERENCE 22-23 OCT 2003
VIO KIR
KIRNER,Joan
Keynote speech delivered by video to conference 3 mins
2003

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
VIO LAM
Challenges romanticised notions of love and marriage. An original and concise film about domestic violence that challenges romanticised notions of love and marriage. Set in a comfortable, neatly ordered bedroom, the film begins with the voices of women who arenever seen, telling their stories of violence. +
1980
7 mins

THE WAY FORWARD: Children, young people and domestic violence
VIO PAD
Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
National Forum 26-27 April 2000
60 mins
2000
60 mins

GUNS AND ROSES
VIO SKL
After enduring years of constant physical and psychological abuse, Melody shot and killed her husband. A quarter of all homicides in Australia are a response to violence and abuse by a partner. Guns and Roses looks at the individual social costs behind these chilling statistics. The video includes a series of frank interviews with Melody, her sister, her lawyer, a psychologist specialising in the effect of domestic violence, and the supreme court judge who heard the case.
1990
28 mins