Women and trans and gender diverse people focus of new family violence service
“Most current services for people who use violence originate from models targeted at heterosexual men.”
“Most current services for people who use violence originate from models targeted at heterosexual men.”
“Many still wonder how two women or two men could have violence in their relationship, because they’re the same gender.”
Victorian sex workers have criticised the government’s funding for Project Respect as ill-informed.
A $29 million funding package has been announced by Victoria’s Government for services and facilities for the LGBTI community.
After a 13-month inquiry into family and domestic violence in Victoria, the Royal Commission into Family Violence, has passed on its lengthy report to the state government. Premier Daniel Andrews has promised to implement all 227 recommendations found in the report.
International Women’s Day champions women around the globe while looking at the prevalence of gender inequality and the issues that need to be tackled. We spoke to a handful of LGBTI women about the unique issues they face.
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