Professor Cathy Humphreys
Honorary Professor, Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Co-researcher, MAEVe (Melbourne Research Alliance to End Violence Against women and their children), University of Melbourne
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Politics & Society
Don’t twist the aim of The Voice for political gain
Opponents to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament are repeating history – taking the very real issue of child protection and using it as a political weapon
Health & Medicine
We must act now to stop child sexual exploitation in residential care
The Australian state of Victoria must properly resource and implement policies to prevent child sexual exploitation
Health & Medicine
Domestic violence linked to alcohol use is a national emergency
Alcohol and other drug use increases the severity of violence towards victim survivors, but the drug and alcohol sector and the domestic violence sector remain stubbornly siloed
Politics & Society
Allegations of sexual harassment and abuse an urgent test for government
The latest sexual assault allegations to consume Australia’s parliament is a reminder that a roadmap for legislative reform has been ‘left on the shelf’
Health & Medicine
Listening to the voices of survivors of violence and abuse
Whether it’s addressing sexual violence, coercive control or interventions for perpetrators – the voices of women survivors are central to making a difference
Health & Medicine
Women who use force
While domestic and family violence is predominantly perpetrated by men, it’s important to understand the reasons why some women use force
Health & Medicine
Poverty is trapping women in abusive relationships
The Australian Government’s JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments need to be recognised as crucial tools for preventing domestic and family violence – and need to be maintained
Health & Medicine
Bonus Episode: Life Beyond Coronavirus: The Expert View
Why is Melbourne back in lockdown when it looked like Australia had succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19? And what's the way out?
Health & Medicine
Public trust and controlling COVID-19
Australia has a long history of tackling health challenges collectively, but public trust in government is a crucial ingredient, especially now during COVID-19