Family violence prevention programs in Indigenous communities
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Topic: First Nations people
Citation
Closing the Gap Clearinghouse (2016) Family violence prevention programs in Indigenous communities, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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Family violence is a very serious and widespread issue in Australia. It has become an area of growing public concern, and is a priority area for Australian and state and territory governments. This resource sheet examines the extent of the problem, and explores some programs that have been trialled in Indigenous communities to reduce family violence. It also examines non-Indigenous-specific Australian and international programs. It identifies principles and components that contribute to successful programs, and highlights the need for well-designed program evaluations.
Part of Closing the Gap Clearinghouse.
- ISSN: 2201-845X
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-060-9
- Cat. no: IHW 173
- Pages: 21
Findings from this report:
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Family violence needs to be understood within broader contexts as both a cause and effect of social disadvantage
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Levels of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family violence are likely to be under-reported
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The evidence remains inconclusive on what action works in reducing Indigenous family violence