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25.01.2022 Wellbeing matters to adults, children and young people. Being safe is more than being physically safe it includes all aspects of your wellbeing. Further information about wellbeing can be accessed on DVSMs website. http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//about-domestic-an/my-wellbeing/

25.01.2022 At DVSM we understand that for people experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV), safety is no simple or single decision or task. I am not sure if what I am experiencing is DFV - I need support The DFV I have experienced is intensifying - I want more support I have started to experience DFV - I need support... I need support to rebuild my safety and wellbeing after experiencing DFV If you live in the area where our Sydney services are, and any of these sentences resonate with you or someone you love - our Sydney Services are open during and beyond COVID19. Inner Sydney MOMO https://dvnswsm.org.au//upl/2020/04/MOMO-Brochure-2020.pdf Western Sydney Blacktown and Hills District ROAR https://dvnswsm.org.au//upl/2020/04/ROAR-Brochure-2020.pdf Western Sydney - Parramatta Blacktown The Hills Holroyd Auburn DVAHS DV After Hours Service https://dvnswsm.org.au//up/2020/04/DVAHS-Brochure-2020.pdf See our service page for further information: https://dvnswsm.org.au/services/

24.01.2022 Being safe is no simple or single decision, or task. We recognise that you are already active in resisting the violence, building safety for yourself and others. The Benefit/Risk Decision Making Framework is a tool to support your decision making. You can access the tool online here: https://www.dvnswsm.org.au//about-domestic-a/my-decisions/

23.01.2022 Dr Allan Wade - on how we view a woman's decision to stay or leave a violent relationship: "Its so interesting for women how often being 'a strong woman' is equated with leaving. But those women who decide to remain and fight for their safety and dignity in the relationship are not seen as 'strong'.

22.01.2022 Being safe is no simple or single decision, or task. Added to this, social distancing and stay-at-home measures under the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the physical, emotional and social isolation of people experiencing DFV and puts them in almost constant proximity with the person who is abusing them. For anyone looking for support and reflection on safety within their relationships please draw on the My Safety Kit. This kit is designed to support you to build on: ... Your existing safety awareness Your self-assessment of your safety risks Your existing safety strategies with additional support ideas https://www.insightexchange.net/follow-my-le/my-safety-kit/

21.01.2022 The purpose of the Practice Framework is to guide the way we practice. It outlines the way we approach our work with individuals, communities, stakeholders and partners to address Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). You can view our practice framework here: http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//Practice-Framework-14.June_.201

21.01.2022 We all have the right to live free from violence. Being safe is more than being physically safe it could include any or all aspects of a person's well-being. What does being safe mean to you?

20.01.2022 Studies both in Australia and overseas have identified a link between animal abuse and domestic and family violence. Check out our fact sheet on Domestic violence and pet abuse https://dvnswsm.org.au//Intersection-of-DFV-and-Pet-abuse-

19.01.2022 Voices of Reflection: What does safety mean for me? "I am experiencing domestic and family violence; I am living an existence that is unimaginable to someone who has not experienced it." Voices of Reflection are written insights and reflections from people with lived experience of domestic and family violence and other adversities.... https://www.insightexchange.net//My-Insight-Shared-What-do

18.01.2022 Finding the right counsellor isn’t always straight forward. It’s useful to consider if a counsellor you are thinking about talking with has a clear understanding of some foundational facts about violence. Check out our guide to finding a counsellor https://www.insightexchange.net//IE-Initiative-Guide-to-se

18.01.2022 DVSM has collated a list of resources for people with lived experience of violence that may be helpful in peoples decision making. We would welcome any suggestions for other resources that people have found useful that we could add to our page. https://www.dvnswsm.org.au//resources-people-lived-experi/

17.01.2022 Guide to Selecting a Counsellor: The purpose of this guide is to help people to select a counsellor who understands domestic violence and abuse. https://www.insightexchange.net//IE-Initiative-Guide-to-se

16.01.2022 Children don't 'witness' domestic violence they experience, resist and respond to violence. "As my daughter grew older she wanted to fight back. She saw his behaviour and his empty promises. She didnt understand why I would minimize and defuse the situation. She also doesnt understand why I didnt lash out at him in defence and match his intensity."... An excerpt from The Woman Next Door https://www.dvnswsm.org.au//projects/voices-of-resistance/

16.01.2022 Violence is in every postcode & in every community . . .... Welcome, we are here to support you, your well-being matters DVSM has just translated our welcome booklet for our Western Sydney service into Arabic https://www.dvnswsm.org.au//2019/06/Welcome-ebooklet_Arabi

14.01.2022 At DVSM our commitment is to uphold the dignity of the people we support. We do this by practising in ways that enable us to learn what people already know, feel, believe and do. Further information about upholding dignity can be accessed on DVSMs Practice Toolkit. http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//projects-/practitioner-toolkit/

10.01.2022 Being safe is no simple or single decision, or task. Are you prepared to respond safely if a person experiencing Domestic and Family Violence shares with you? Follow My Lead is a resource that supports people to respond in ways that uphold dignity and build on safety. http://www.insightexchange.net/follow-my-lead/

10.01.2022 The Insight Exchange interview process has been designed with the support of people with lived experience of violence and professionals to ensure it is safe, ethical and has a persons consent. If you are thinking about sharing your lived experiences, the participate page, explains the process and how we work to gather a persons story safely: https://www.insightexchange.net/participate/

10.01.2022 The Concepts of Safety Project arose from the critical question we found ourselves asking: how can we increase safety for people experiencing Domestic and Family Violence? You can read the Concepts of Safety Project report here: http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//Concepts-of-Safety-Report-with-

10.01.2022 What is Domestic and Family Violence? Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) includes any behaviour, in an intimate or family relationship, which is violent, threatening, coercive or controlling, causing a person to live in fear and to be made to do things against their will. DFV can happen to anyone and can take many forms. It is often part of a pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour. Further information about DFV can be accessed on DVSMs website.... http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//about-domestic-and/definitions/ See more

09.01.2022 For people experiencing domestic and family violence, being safe is no simple or single decision or task. The COVID-19 measures compound these complexities. With or without disclosures, many friends and family members feel uncertain as to how to respond. A guide for family and friends - Supporting responses to domestic and family violence during and beyond COVID-19: https://www.insightexchange.net//IE-Covid-19-Guide-Family-

08.01.2022 I did a lot of behind-the-scenes thinking in my head. It was planning to manage the outcomes as best I could in order to stay as safe as possible. I did little things like buying the right brand of butter, even though its not what I liked, but it meant that he wouldnt throw it at the wall, or at me. This was me taking back power and taking control to avoid the violence and verbal abuse. These are their voices of resistance: Jan http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//projects-/voices-of-resistance/

07.01.2022 People who experience violence are already active in resisting the violence, building safety for themselves and others, and managing risk. They are constantly: Self-assessing their safety Building their safety and awareness through information and experience Inventing and implementing strategies to keep themselves and those they care for safe. The Benefit/Risk Framework is a tool to support your decision making.... http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//about-domestic-an/my-decisions/ See more

07.01.2022 One thing, or a whole lot of things, might not be right for me in my relationship. My Safety Kit is designed to support me (at my pace), with information and reflection questions about how I see things and what I might be thinking about, when looking ahead.... https://www.insightexchange.net//My-Safety-Kit_p3b-low-res

06.01.2022 With a federal election coming up, some people experiencing domestic and family violence maybe considering if it is safe to vote. People shouldn't have to choose between safety or a fine. "Safe to Vote" includes information about voting options that consider safety. https://www.dvnswsm.org.au//Insight-Exchange-Social-Action

06.01.2022 What friends and family think is embarrassing. Most people dont understand. They judge you youre just being a victim. These are their voices of resistance: Mishka http://www.dvnswsm.org.au//projects-/voices-of-resistance/

06.01.2022 Donate now to support our work to strengthen the way that individuals, organisations and communities respond to Domestic and Family Violence. For every dollar you donate before 30th June 2019 we have a silent donor who will match each dollar up to $150k. https://www.insightexchange.net/participate/donate-funds/

05.01.2022 Dr Allan Wade on the problem with talking about people as not 'trusting' services. "The problem is not a lack of trust. It actually means that they havent had a lot of respect. We frame it as a lack of trust. Its actually a lack of reason to trust. Its about how people have been mistreated by those in the system, people like us. They are watchful and careful, so they should be congratulated for being smart and strategic. Their lack of trust should be commended."

05.01.2022 "The perpetrators history is the history of violence, the victims history is the history of resistance" Allan Wade, Creating Conversations 2018 Identifying and Honouring Resistance: https://vimeo.com/295107429

05.01.2022 We have been busy making changes to our website - checkout our updated directory of resources for people with lived experience of domestic and family violence which can help connect you with information, services and tools to support all aspects of your well-being. https://dvnswsm.org.au/resources/people-lived-experience/

04.01.2022 Today on National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day I stand up and say no to domestic and family violence and light this candle to acknowledge all of the victims of domestic abuse. Domestic and family violence is already seeing an increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t be a bystander. Stand Up, Speak Out. If you or someone you know needs help, please call NSW Domestic Violence Line on 1800 656 463. In an emergency call 000... Stand up with me and post a photo with a candle and share this message. #DVRemembranceDay #ENDDFV

04.01.2022 People who experience violence are not passive objects, they are active in their resistance and responses to violence. People resist and respond to violence in visible and invisible ways that might not seem obvious or directly related to what is going on, but this resistance and response to violence is important to them and is part of their efforts to uphold their dignity. They may not have been able to stop the violence but that doesnt mean they let it happen. http://www.insightexchange.net//resistance-response-evide/

03.01.2022 Please recognise that I am already active in resisting the violence, building safety for myself and others, and managing risk. I am constantly: self-assessing my safety building my safety awareness inventing ways to keep myself safe.... To understand more about how people resist violence view this video: https://vimeo.com/289597132 (Video 08 Humour in Dignity - Aug 2018 | Creating Conversations event | Dr Wade)

02.01.2022 Finding the right counsellor isnt always straight forward. Its useful to consider if a counsellor you are thinking about talking with has a clear understanding of some foundational facts about violence. Check out our guide to finding a counsellor https://www.insightexchange.net//IE-Initiative-Guide-to-se