Domestic Homicide

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A little rhino beetle tells a story

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

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Don’t look away

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

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When ‘home’ is taken away

The concept of ‘home’ fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide and it can be challenging to rebuild a sense of belonging

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A stable place in a time of turmoil

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

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“That weird kid without parents”

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

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A child’s right to be heard

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

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The power of stories to rebel against a taboo

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

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Losing a parent to domestic homicide – and everything that’s wrong with this headline

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

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