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A brighter future for women in the justice system equals a brighter future for us all
On International Women's Day, our focus should be investing in addressing the factors that lead to the involvement of women in the justice system, writes Jesuit Social Services volunteer FRAN SHEAHAN. Women prisoners, like all of us, belong to a complex system where relationships are critical to wellbeing. The interdependence at the heart of relationship…
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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25), ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that improving the attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of men towards women will improve outcomes for all members of society. Some people have asked why there is a special day dedicated to the elimination of violence against women. Is…
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Family violence needs whole community response
Over the last few years Australians have become much more aware of the extent of family violence and of its effects on victims and perpetrators. The tragic death of Luke Batty and the advocacy of Rosie Batty, his mother, were catalysts for this change. But the statistics continue to horrify. Seventy-nine women were killed by…
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In brief: Submission to Victoria's Gender Equality Strategy 2022
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the Victorian Government's Gender Equality Strategy 2022. We support the proposed strategy, and additionally recommend it engages with men and boys to role model positive masculinity, in order to advance gender equality. Context In October 2021 Jesuit Social Services contributed a submission to the Victorian…



