Web resource:	http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/~/media/ResourceCentre/PublicationsandResources/Letter/VicHealth_Letter_28.ashx
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Respect, responsibility and equality : preventing violence against women
Other Titles:	VicHealth letter : Victorian Health Promotion Foundation newsletter
Authors:	VicHealth
Keywords:	Policing;Community education;Policy;Community development;Informal responses
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
Citation:	(28), Spring 2006
Notes:	Overview: This issue of the Victorian Department of Health (VicHealth) newsletter is dedicated to an exploration of the issues surrounding violence against women and contains a variety of articles on the topic. Hoban, R, ‘Violence against Women: prevalent, serious and preventable’. This article provides an overview of the current and historical situation in Victoria regarding the incidence of violence against women, including policy, policing, funding and community attitudes. Fergus, L, ‘Research on violence against women: what we know and what to do with it’. This article discusses recent seminal research in the area and its implications. Morgan, J, ‘The role of law in preventing violence against women’. This article examines the legal system’s effectiveness in responding to and preventing violence against women. Ferguson, A, ‘Taking personal responsibility’. This article examines the UN’s White Ribbon Campaign, as well as men’s behaviour change groups and their role in preventing violence against women. Murray, J, ‘Shifting attitudes with sport’. This article considers the Australian Football League’s (AFL) policy and initiatives to engender respect for women and responsible behaviour by men. McCarthy, T, ‘Main achievements in preventing violence against women” is a timeline of the major events that took place between 1970 and 2006. “Violence against women: global thinking, local action” discusses the benefits of a global response to violence. Mogenson, K, ‘New Measures of success’. This article examines the Victorian Police approach to family violence and outlines changes in this approach. “School talk” discusses programs and initiatives in schools to encourage healthy relationships and discourage violence. “Strengthening the community response” looks at community projects around Victoria. Vlais, R and Donovan, R: “Challenging violence against women through public education” discusses effective Australian and international campaigns.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16665
ISSN:	14440563
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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