Tag Archive for: abuse

Domestic Abuse Tackled in ‘It Ends With Us’

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By: Russ Matthews

Colleen Hoover’s beloved novel was a TikTok phenomenon that led to worldwide success for all those who may wonder why a romantic drama like It Ends With Us is getting so much media attention. Read more

“It’s not love, it’s abuse”: Coercive Control

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By: Mike Crooks

The NSW Government has launched an eye-opening ad campaign in the lead-up to new domestic violence laws.

Key points

  • 97% of intimate partner homicides in NSW between 2000 and 2018 were preceded by the perpetrator using coercive control towards the victim.
  • Coercive control ads, which begin rolling out today, use the tagline, “It’s not love, it’s coercive control. Know the signs of abuse.”
  • $925 million “Leaving Violence” package to support women to escape an abusive partner announced today.

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Jakki Overcame Abuse and Wants to Help Others Break Free

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By: Ben McEachen

Sydneysider Jakki Civeriati can look back and clearly see the awful foundation that her life once stood upon. Read more