1. Young people, domestic & family violence Moo Baulch and Emily Goldsmith, DVNSW Yfoundations conference August 2015

2. Domestic Violence NSW Peak body for specialist domestic and family violence services in NSW We’re committed to the prevention of domestic and family violence and advocacy for improved human and justice service system responses for women and children who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

3. DVNSW values Our vision is: A world where women and children live free from violence, have equal rights, opportunities and freedom to reach their potential. Mission: We work to eliminate domestic and family violence, through leadership in policy, advocacy, partnerships and the promotion of best practice.

4. Emily Goldsmith, DVNSW’s IP Project Industry Partnership – sector development and support Support for specialist DFV services and the SHS to identify issues, gaps and improve policy responses to women, families and communities impacted by violence What we’ve done so far Where we are going next.

5. What do we know about DFV? DFV increasing problem in Australia. Significantly under-reported. Impacts adults, children, families and communities. Costs the Australian economy $13.6 billion annually. Aboriginal women and girls 35 times more likely to be hospitalised than non-Aboriginal counterparts for DFV related injuries. 1 million children affected by DFV in Australia.

6. DFV in the NSW context 2014 NSWPF – 27,000+ DV assaults Present in 50% households where children are abused Contributes to death, ill health and disability amongst women under 45 years of age more than any other single factor. Cost to NSW economy - $4.5 billion pa. http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/Publications/Performance- Audit-Reports/2011-Reports/Responding-to-domestic-and- family-violence

7. 2015 focus on domestic and family violence and sexual assault Media Royal Commissions High profile cases The Rosie Batty Effect Sportsmen, celebrities etc Proactive policing Facts and statistics - high risk groups with barriers to reporting/identifying Costs – human and economic

8. What do we know about the impacts of violence on children and young people? Experiences – stories being told Trauma and brain development, impacts on foetus PTSD Young women experience significantly higher rates of abuse in relationships Barriers to identification and support seeking

9. The policy context GHSH It Stops Here and Safer Pathway NSW Domestic Violence Justice Strategy A Safer State – NSW Women’s Alliance www.asaferstate.org.auwww.asaferstate.org.au National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010- 2022 National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children NSW Domestic Violence Death Review Committee and the Child Death Review Committee

10. Young people have influence Rachel, 14 yrs old, change.org 100,000 signatures Called on Minister for Prevention of DFV and Sexual Assault and Minister for Education to teach domestic violence in schools Changes to curriculum - BOSTES Australian first

11. Young people are also demonised Recent national and local media focus on young people as perpetrators of violence. Police statistics – proactive prosecutions? 20% increase in DV young offenders over last 5 years Increase in convictions of stalking (5000%) Likely to be significant under-reporting

12. 2014 Youth Action & White Ribbon survey 3000+ young people Views on dating violence and intimate partner violence 1 in 4 young men believe girls like guys to be in charge in relationship 1 in 3 young men don’t think checking a partner’s email/phone without consent is abusive http://youthaction.org.au/dv-attitudes-2015/

13. Our Watch, a prevention plan for Australia National prevention foundation. Coordinated, evidence­informed ‘road map’ for prevention, guidance and support for coordinated prevention policy and practice in Australia, at all levels and across sectors. Tackling the myths and the roots of violence: “Gender inequality is the primary driver of violence against women”.

14. Our Watch – where does VAW come from?

15. Young people as bystanders, peer support. Number of excellent programs in Australia: Sex and Ethics, Mentors in Violence Prevention, Love Bites, Sexual Assault Prevention Program. Soft message – support for friends and family members Believe them Offer to support – reporting, practical support, Non-judgemental Recognise that it often takes a long time to leave abuse

16. How can we work together to make a safer world for young people? Have the difficult conversation Create spaces where young people can safely discuss and disclose Be ready to deal with some of the myths Don’t feel you have to have all the answers Work in partnership with women’s/DFV services, trauma specialists Train your workers to deliver Love Bites or a bystander intervention program. We want to work with you. Domestic Violence NSW – www.dvnsw.org.auwww.dvnsw.org.au Know what’s out there: 1800 RESPECT – support for you and your clients

17. Resources to talk to young people about violence and healthy relationships The Line – consent, what’s ok and not.http://www.theline.org.au/http://www.theline.org.au/ imatter app – videos, quizzes etc for and by young women Vichealth/Youth Action – surveys of attitudes Our Watch www.ourwatch.org.auwww.ourwatch.org.au 1800 RESPECT 24/7 phone counselling and online resources for safety planning etc