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Engaging men in efforts to end violence against women remains critical
- 9 October 2019
Male mental health crisis highlights the need for secure postvention funding
- 30 May 2019
A new Beyond Blue report showing that there were more than 30,000 ambulance attendances for men who had thoughts of suicide, or had attempted suicide, over a 12 month period highlights that the Federal Government must commit to secure, long-term funding commitments for a comprehensive suite of suicide prevention services including postvention services, says Jesuit…
NT investment into domestic violence prevention can lead to generational change
- 14 February 2019
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Northern Territory Government’s $22 million investment into implementing the first of three Action Plans to prevent domestic violence, help change behaviours and support victims. “This is a significant investment that can lead to generational change by supporting prevention and early intervention. This funding will educate the community about domestic violence…
44 percent of young men with rigid views about masculinity have thought about suicide in the past two weeks
- 16 October 2018
An Australian first study by Jesuit Social Services’ The Men’s Project involving 1,000 men aged 18 to 30 has shown that young men who comply with society’s pressures to be a ‘real man’ report poorer mental health, are twice as likely to consider suicide, more likely to commit acts of sexual harassment and experience and…
Ombudsman report shows women with complex needs need better support
- 30 November 2017
A report tabled by the Victorian Ombudsman today shows that a better response to women with disabilities and cognitive impairments in the criminal justice system is overdue, says Jesuit Social Services. The report, Implementing OPCAT in Victoria: report and inspection of the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, contains a range of findings spanning a week-long independent…
Proactive approach to family violence will promote safety: Jesuit Social Services
- 30 March 2016
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, publicly released today, and congratulates the Victorian Government for its commitment to implement all 227 recommendations. “Today’s report marks a critical opportunity for government, in partnership with community, to make real and lasting changes in the area of family violence,” says Jesuit…
Federal Budget provides welcome support for some, leaves others behind
- 1 January 1970
The 2021-22 Federal Budget makes some vital investments in mental health and the prevention of family violence, but leaves many vulnerable Australians behind, particularly at a time when the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt, says Jesuit Social Services. “This Federal Budget is a mixed bag that provides increased funding in key…