Special Report

Schools can be the only stable and predictable environment in the lives of children affected by the tragedy of fatal domestic violence – but they need resourcing

The artwork in this series has its own story – using an Australian rhino beetle to illustrate metamorphosis and recovery

Children bereaved by domestic homicide deserve support and advocacy, not silence and stigma. As a society, let’s engage rather than look away

Losing a parent through domestic homicide can change a child’s self-understanding in isolating ways. Support must respond to identity-based distress and foster belonging

After a parent is killed due to domestic violence, children aren’t given enough opportunity to express their opinions on decisions that directly affect their lives

Claiming control over your own story is a crucial step towards healing and social transformation after losing a parent due to domestic homicide

The words we use to describe how children are impacted by domestic homicide are important – and it’s time to be honest

We need to better recognise it isn’t easy for a woman to accept the person they have invested their life in, their intimate partner, may be sexually abusing them

Research finds that women who’ve experienced intimate partner sexual violence believe pornography plays a role in their abuse