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Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety Limited is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation established to produce evidence to support the reduction of violence against women and their children.
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A great thread of information from today's launch of new ANROWS research on self-represented litigants in the Family Law Courts ⬇️
And we thank the Australian Government (DSS) for funding to @ANROWS for the 4th Action Plan Research Program. We love your work @A_W_Morgan @hayleyboxall1 and your colleagues @AICriminology and look forward to the results of this further important COVID-19 and #VAW project. https://twitter.com/A_W_Morgan/status/1334748489247383554
Day 10 of the #16DaysofActivism2020 ! In 🇦🇺 we are lucky to have @ANROWS to help us deliver evidence which supports effective responses to violence against women and girls. Here’s @ANROWSCEO to tell us about their work here, and overseas with @kNOwVAWdata 🌏 @dfat
Looking forward to working with @ANROWS and our Commonwealth partners on next stage of @AICriminology research into the impact of #COVID19 on #domesticviolence among women w/@hayleyboxall1. Huge thanks to @ANROWSCEO and team for their support. More here: https://bit.ly/33I8nIq
Our new report led by @JWangmann shows most people who represent themselves in the Family Court
- can't afford a private lawyer, but don’t meet the criteria for legal aid
- find it difficult to obtain ongoing legal advice on their case.
https://www.anrows.org.au/project/exploring-the-impact-and-effect-of-self-representation-by-one-or-both-parties-in-family-law-proceedings-involving-allegations-of-family-violence/
Our research report on self-represented litigants in family law proceedings involving allegations of family violence released today. https://twitter.com/anrows/status/1334669809963823106
Today @JWangmann from @UTSEngage launched her new ANROWS research report in a session of the @lsaanz1 online Conference.
The report highlights how self-representation creates barriers for women in the Family Law Courts.
https://www.anrows.org.au/publication/no-straight-lines-self-represented-litigants-in-family-law-proceedings-involving-allegations-about-family-violence/
New ANROWS report:
Women who have experienced family violence often can't afford legal representation in the #FamilyCourt.
Many report that representing themselves disadvantages their cases.
Led by @JWangmann from @UTSLaw
https://www.anrows.org.au/media-releases/self-representation-creates-barriers-for-women-in-the-family-law-courts/
Read more about our work on #disability in today’s issue of our fortnightly bulletin, Notepad (and sign up to receive Notepad here: https://bit.ly/3fWbvVJ)
#16days #IDPWD
https://www.anrows.org.au/notepad/anrows-notepad-3-december-2020/
Our synthesis paper on violence against women (#VAW) & mental health examines the way that #MentalHealth intersects with #disability, as well as #trauma, #ComplexTrauma, coercive control, access to justice and parenting.
https://www.anrows.org.au/publication/violence-against-women-and-mental-health/
#16days #IDPWD
Today’s #16days resource points to proven & promising practice in early intervention for families with a child or parent with #disability. This research found that for mothers, safety means access to resources, support and community networks: https://bit.ly/3qm1Igw
#IDPWD2020
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Self-representation creates barriers for women in the Family Law Courts
Published on Friday, 4th December 2020-
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Self-representation creates barriers for women in the Family Law Courts
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ANROWS Notepad 3 December 2020
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Study on global responses to domestic violence and abuse under Covid-19
Published on Thursday, 26th November 2020 -
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Study highlights gap between intentions and outcomes of domestic violence law and strategies for systems reform
Published on Wednesday, 25th November 2020
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Fourth Action Plan research
Research responding to the five priority areas of the Fourth Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.
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