Gambling harm and intimate partner violence

Abstract

<p>Previous research into the links between gambling harm and intimate partner violence has generally defined violence in terms of physical assault. There has been little examination of the connection between gambling and coercive control or economic abuse. ANROWS research <em>The relationship between gambling and intimate partner violence against women</em> led by Professor Nerilee Hing addresses this gap, exploring the impacts of both men’s and women’s gambling problems. This research found that while gambling does not directly cause IPV, it exacerbates it in serious ways, and that economic abuse is highly prevalent among women experiencing gambling-related IPV.</p>

<p>This webinar launches the practice guide <a href="https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/22805">‘The dangerous combination of gambling and domestic and family violence against women’</a>. Developed as part of the ANROWS research project, this guide aims to enhance practice across gambling help, financial counselling and domestic and family violence services.</p>

<p>Findings of the research and highlights from the practice guide are shared in a panel discussion facilitated by Michele Robinson, Director of Evidence to Action, ANROWS with:</p> <ul> <li>Professor Nerilee Hing, Central Queensland University & lead author of the report</li> <li>Corinna Freytag, Relationships Australia South Australia, lead author of the practice guide</li> <li>Dini Soulio, Liquor & Gambling Commissioner and Commissioner for Consumer Affairs – Consumer & Business Services, South Australia</li> <li>members of the Three Sides of the Coin gambling lived experience project</li> </ul>

<p>This webinar is designed for:</p> <ul> <li>practice design decision makers, policymakers and practitioners, working in domestic and family violence, gambling help, and financial counselling services</li> </ul>