Submission to the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children Consultation - Jesuit Social Services

Jesuit Social Services strongly believes addressing family violence requires tackling its root causes – supporting men and boys to live respectful, accountable, and fulfilling lives, and addressing the entrenched disadvantage that contributes to violence.

We were pleased to make a recent submission to the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children Consultation to convey this belief, and our recommendations for a strong and effective National Plan.

Summary of our recommendations

Promote cultural and attitudinal change around issues of masculinity to support the primary prevention of violence.
Together with adequate resources for responding to family violence, fund the development, delivery and evaluation of approaches that intervene early to address violence and other harmful behaviours.
Fund the production and sharing of knowledge about the attitudes of men and boys, including how these attitudes can impact behaviours.

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