Professor Kelsey Hegarty
Chair of Family Violence Prevention, Royal Women's Hospital and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
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Health & Medicine
What a friend experiencing abuse needs most is an ally
Women experiencing intimate partner violence often rely on their friends, but it can be difficult for friends to know how to respond
Health & Medicine
Domestic violence, isolation and COVID-19
As COVID-19 puts pressure on many families, the domestic violence statistics are alarming. Now is the time for people using violence to get help
Business & Economics
2019 Budget: The Verdict Part 1
From the politics and macro numbers, to infrastructure and domestic violence, University of Melbourne experts dissect the government’s election budget in part one of our coverage
Health & Medicine
Supporting men to end family violence
Helping men understand and change their behaviours is an important part of addressing family violence
Health & Medicine
Children speak out on family violence
Interviews with children and young people whose fathers use violence reveals that they require their Dads make amends so they can move on. Their voices are now being used in fathering programs
Health & Medicine
Under the Microscope
Stepping up to the challenge of domestic violence
Professor Kelsey Hegarty is working closely with health practitioners to recognise domestic violence as a health issue, so they can intervene and help
Health & Medicine
Getting to the source
Technology is empowering women experiencing domestic violence – now it could be extended to make men who use violence confront their behaviour.