Web resource:	http://www.wrrc.org.au/resources/DVkit
Type:	Book Chapter
Title:	Domestic violence and Aboriginal women
Other Titles:	It's not love its violence : an information and resource kit about domesti[cut]
Authors:	Women's Refuge Referral and Resource Centre
Keywords:	Community education;Regional rural and remote areas;Community development;Indigenous issues
Year:	1997
Publisher:	Women's Refuge Referral and Resource Centre
Notes:	General overview: This booklet examines the specific nature of domestic violence in Aboriginal communities, how it relates to cultural gender roles, comparisons with non-Aboriginal communities and the diversity of experience between different Aboriginal communities. It also outlines the response of services to the problem – both how they currently operate and the needs of Aboriginal communities for more culturally appropriate responses. Objective: The booklet points out that there are many differences between Aboriginal communities which make generalisations unsound. It also points out that although Aboriginal communities are statistically far more likely to experience these problems, the way domestic violence is experienced in Aboriginal communities is very similar to the experiences of non-Aboriginal communities. * Aboriginal women report breaches of confidentiality, which are particularly damaging in remote communities and The booklet provides a framework for effective service provision and discusses issues concerning cultural appropriateness and specific cultural and social issues facing Aboriginal domestic violence victims. The booklet includes a table on page 58 setting out some of the complexities of familial relationships, as well as a comic strip scenario of a woman making the decision to leave a violent relationship. Conclusions: The booklet concludes with some suggested strategies as to how service providers can supply more culturally appropriate and accessible service, such as: Above all, the booklet advises to provide good, confidential service.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11141
ISBN:	9780646317670
Physical description:	166 p. : ill. ; in ring binder, 32 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Book Chapters

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