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23.01.2022 Support Network - Who would you place in each circle?

22.01.2022 Rest In Peace Queen. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

20.01.2022 Extract from my interview! Awesome interview about my life, career, values and my book. Thank you so much to British Psychological Society and The Psychologis...t Magazine for this opportunity to talk in such depth about my work and thoughts as a psychologist. https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk//women-fight-victim-bla

19.01.2022 A father said to his daughter You have graduated with honors, here is a car I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it... to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it. The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, They offered me $1,000 because the said it looks pretty worn out. The father said, now Take it to the pawn shop. The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old car. The father asked his daughter to go to a car club now and show them the car. The daughter then took the car to the club, returned and told her father, Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because it’s a Nissan Skyline R34, it's an iconic car and sought by many collectors Now the father said this to his daughter, The right place values you the right way, If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you......Never stay in a place where no one sees your value. Never!

17.01.2022 Every Thursday in October we will be hosting a free Speak Out Session on Facebook Live. Each week these 15 minute sessions, hosted by a range of speakers and s...pecialists, will explore the intersectionality of sexual violence in our community. 8th October- Law Reform 15th October - Elder Abuse 22nd October - Intimate Partner Sexual Violence & Strangulation 29th -Covid and beyond Dont forget the launch of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and the first Speak Out Session on Affirmative Consent, will be a ticketed event hosted by Clementine Ford on the 1st October. Tickets can be purchased through our website. www.stopsexualviolence.com

17.01.2022 Yung Pueblo wrote.. Your healing lifts up the ocean of existence. When you heal.. we all heal.

16.01.2022 We often focus so much on the red flags that we forget the very beautiful green flags in our lives. I have a few. Hopefully they know who they are.

16.01.2022 Many years ago, I attempted to capture what I thought recovery needed to be about for women. These five points said it all, for me. Some years later, we revise...d and came up with a more comprehensive set of ten principles. Very recently we refined our set of ten Intentions & Guiding Principles again. I think we have nailed them. You can find them on our website, here: http://sherecovers.org/intentions-guiding-principles/ Let us know your thoughts? Dawn xoxo

15.01.2022 Greetings, Destroyers! One of our favourite Australian feminist groups working hard to end domestic violence related deaths is the Red Rose Foundation. Their la...test success is the establishment of the Australian Institute for Strangulation Prevention, to provide specialist non-lethal strangulation intervention and prevention training and resources for professionals working with domestic violence and sexual assault intimate partner strangulation. The Red Rose Foundation is also responsible for red park benches appearing across the country, to raise awareness of DV and encourage us all to take a stand against it. https://www.redrosefoundation.com.au Now they’re in the running for a share of $200,000 from My Giving Circle, which is donating funds to the top 130 charities as voted by the public. Such funding would be invaluable in helping The Red Rose Foundation continue and expand their important work. Destroyers, will you vote for The Red Rose Foundation? Don’t forget to let us know you’ve done it and why! Vote here: www.mygivingcircle.org/charity/red-rose-foundation/ -------------------------------------------------------- Destroyers, you can support our researchers and our campaign for national action on violence against women in many ways: ! Spread this post widely on your social networks. ! Increasingly, local and national reporting is locked behind a paywall. Every small donation helps our researchers to access the reputable, timely reports they rely on. Your dollar can help! Donations, however small, are welcome and can be made via this paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr Or direct deposit to: BSB 032-249 Account number: 316752 (Destroy The Joint)

14.01.2022 Soroptimist International is committed to end all forms of inequality and violence which affect women and girls disproportionately. Gender-based violence occurs... in the family, in the general community, and through actions perpetrated or condoned by the State. Whatever form it takes, gender-based violence is deeply rooted in historical inequalities, power imbalances, and gender based discrimination. Gender based violence is a violation of human rights and affects the ability of women and girls to reach their full potential and participate in society. Message us to support our local, national and international projects that empower women and girls.

12.01.2022 Happy hump day

12.01.2022 This is the amount of debt the financial counsellor at Brisbane Domestic Violence Service saved DV victims - in just 12-18 months - after they’d left violent re...lationships. It is so common for DV victims to be financially compromised by perpetrators and to often return to those relationships because they can’t manage the debt they’re left with. This work will have literally saved them. A big thanks to Credit Union Australia for providing the support for that counsellor. #enddv #notnownownotevertogether

08.01.2022 Women get more beautiful as they grow older. Not less. Female youth is only prized in modern culture because it doesn't represent as much of a threat spirituall...y to anyone who is frightened of divine feminine power. As women grow and mature, they call in stronger forces of sacred feminine wisdom. They vibrate with the creative power of their stories. They are more of a force to be reckoned with. They see more, know more, feel more. They put up with a lot less bullshit. When women are trained into thinking there is something fundamentally wrong with getting older, and are coerced into spending money, energy and power investing in 'slowing the signs of ageing', an enormous vault of divine love is lost. Just think what would happen if all the women in the world started loving themselves even more with every year that passed. Perhaps a total revolution would occur. Author: Yogesh Kumar Photo Art: Laurie Anne King Photog, Psychic, Greatness Coach

07.01.2022 Almost a year ago, Scott Morrison promised money for domestic violence shelters but never gave them the money. Now he's trying to claim credit for re-announci...ng the funding he failed to deliver in the first place. How can he explain this cruel deception? Women and children desperately need this support.

06.01.2022 In this article, adolescent family violence (AFV) survivor, Michelle* shares her experience of her 15 year old son using violent and controlling behaviours towa...rds her, leaving her embarrassed, ashamed and physically injured: https://primer.com.au/domestic-violence-child-perpetrator/ I want people to know that it isn’t about socioeconomic situation and this can happen to any parent, and it happens all the time, Michelle* said. Research shows that feelings of shame, disappointment and embarrassment are common for mothers who experience AFV. Furthermore, research also shows that adverse childhood events or trauma are a major contributor to the use of adolescent violence in the home. At Brisbane Domestic Violence Service, we recognise and acknowledge that mother’s can feel shame about their adolescent child's abuse and that childhood trauma, including witnessing or experiencing abuse, can contribute to the young boy’s use of violence. This year, BDVS launched the Safer Families Initiative which works with mother’s and siblings impacted by AFV as well as the young boys using power and control in the home. Call our Safer Families Initiative, Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM on 3013 6024. Alternatively, call our 24/7 main line on 3217 2544. Find out more about our Safer Families Initiative here: https://bdvs.org.au/services#achieving-safer-families Image description: Quote from Michelle* stating, When I first reported it, I felt embarrassed and I’m still sometimes ashamed to talk about it. Credit: Michelle* and Primer.

04.01.2022 If you think a loved one has experienced abuse, including sexual abuse, Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research have this excellent infograp...hic on how to provide peer support. ASK "I'm worried about you. Has someone hurt you?" BELIEVE "I'm sorry this happened to you - it shouldn't have." CONNECT "What do you need me to do now? What do you want to happen?" Brisbane Domestic Violence Service can provide professional support to any person in the Brisbane region who has experienced abuse in their relationship. Call us on 3217 2544.

03.01.2022 *Content Warning - Language* "A magistrate says the criminal justice system is sending the terrible message it is OK to bash your missus, with at least 80 pe...r cent of family violence trials in the Kimberley dropped by police because victims are too scared or disillusioned to give evidence" via The West Australian Headlines like this one are confronting, and they can trigger a range of emotional responses. Beyond awareness: what happens next? Across Australia, we’re initiating Community Action Groups - like-minded people coming together to work within their community to prevent violence against women by developing community-led and designed responses to bring about change. Learn more: http://ow.ly/gTsh50Bt5Tx #EndGenderedViolence

02.01.2022 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT (ACTIVISM) - Vinanti Sarkar Castellarin’s tireless work will soon be celebrating their tenth anniversary of VOICES of WOMEN WORLDWIDE (VOWW &... VOWW-TV). This powerful multi-media network community connects members across 172+ countries, promoting grassroots voices to tell incredible stories and find solutions to their problems. "Voices" for "voiceless" women, young girls, boys & men bringing changes into small communities, villages and capital cities. http://voicesofwomenworldwide-vowwtv.ning.com #RelationalSpace #Art #Science #Activism #BetterTogether

01.01.2022 The masquerade is finally over. Conan Martin Visser has pleaded guilty to domestic and family violence. This is a man who, until recently, posed as a kind... hearted CEO of children’s charity I Can I Will claiming to support children who are being bullied. Turns out, Visser is the bully. I sat alongside four courageous young women in the Brisbane District Court yesterday, all of them with a similar story to tell. There are other survivors who weren’t able to be in court exactly how many, I don’t know. These women want their stories told in order to protect others. Marley’s a speech therapist and met 35 year old Visser in February this year. He randomly contacted her through Instagram with a view to her lending a hand with his charity. Marley says he began staying overnight, then Covid19 struck and he didn’t leave for close to 3 months. During that time, his behaviour became increasingly erratic, menacing and abusive. He was quick to fly into a rage and grab Marley, shaking her violently and shouting in her face. He stole her keys and broke into her home apparently, that’s a familiar pattern of behaviour. When he did leave, the predictable and disgusting text messages followed and included death threats. Laikan met Visser on Bumble a dating app in February 2019. She says he was charming and urbane and she ‘fell for it’. But as usual, things began to quickly unravel. The manipulation, abuse and unwanted sexual advances all surfaced. And again, Visser broke in, appeared at the foot of her bed and became threatening and intimidating. I’ve never felt so crazy she told me. I thought it was me. After I broke it off with him and blocked him on social media, I began hearing stories about him. People knew but didn’t want to say anything in case they offended me. Laikan says she feels hurt and angry and is reluctant to trust anyone. Sam Cooper found the courage to stand up in court yesterday and deliver her Victim Impact Statement. Her voice didn’t falter as she told the Judge, physical injuries inflicted by Visser seemed almost insignificant compared to the emotional trauma he caused her. In 2018 Visser appeared at Sam’s house in an agitated state in the early hours of the morning, placed his hands firmly around her throat and slapped her face. She said she had no idea how dangerous her life had become. That night, I felt terrified. I remember feeling trapped in my own home in the middle of the night with no way out. I was overpowered and felt a devastating sense of helplessness. In that moment of terror, I thought I might not make it to see the morning. And then there’s Lauren who has a whole other story to tell, when the time is right. These are intelligent, attractive young women who should be confident in themselves and their futures. Not looking over their shoulders, planning escape routes and attending counselling. I asked one if she’d heard the names Allison Baden-Clay, Rosie Batty or Hannah Clarke? Or heard the term coercive control? No, but she’d look that up. All the women are now too familiar with the term ‘gaslighting’. That’s where a person plays mind games and gradually erodes self-belief and confidence. This is what frightens me. Since working with the State Government Domestic and Family Violence Council, I’ve spoken with a lot of young women who seem unaware of the early signs of control and manipulation. It is so important that young women particularly, know that they deserve respect and should listen to their instincts. Red flags need to be recognised and understood. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. No-one has the right to control you or make you feel unsafe. Sam, Marley, Laikan and Lauren recognised Visser’s controlling and abusive behaviour and reacted. They should all feel proud. Please share this post. The more people who read this story and understand that domestic and family violence comes in many forms the better. And that perpetrators are often in disguise. If you need to speak to someone, please reach out. Talk to trusted family and friends or call for help. DVConnect 1800 811 811 #enddfv #notnownotever #together Beyond DV Small Steps 4 Hannah The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation #RosieBatty https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/