The debate over the criminalisation of coercive control continues to gain momentum in Australia. 💭What could this mean for the NT? CAWLS Managing Principal Solicitor, Janet Taylor, and CLE & Policy Solicitor, Julianna Marshall, explore some of the complexities around a justice system response to coercive control in the most recent edition of the Law…
📯 A good news story amongst the tough headlines today… Courage and resilience are on full display at ‘A Pot of Courage Café’ run by migrant women in Ballarat ☕ Escaping family violence and confronting unemployment and limited English skills, these women deserve to be celebrated 👏 The women met as part of a support…
As the rate of domestic violence related assaults increases and the severity of injuries worsens, police initiatives like Operation Sherman are welcomed. Actively pursuing compliance with DVO’s and targeting high-risk repeat offenders is a step in the right direction ✔️ But for every perpetrator there is at least one victim who needs wrap…
Oscar-winning Australian Actor, Nicole Kidman, recently shared her thoughts on recent roles and domestic and family violence … 🗣️ “Everyone has a role to play and power to contribute to ending violence against women and girls, even during this pandemic” ℹ️ Read Nicole’s reflections via ➡️ https://bit.ly/390Pbaz
The UK is soon to have a Domestic Abuse Commissioner whose duties will include: ✔️ mapping domestic violence services ✔️ raising public awareness ✔️ encouraging good practice and; ✔️ promoting the accountability of statutory and local and national government agencies. ⚖️ The incoming Commissioner continues to call for amendments to the new Domestic Abuse…
Local wordsmith, Laurie May, wrote this poem for the organisations that collaborated on the ‘Central Australian Women’s Fair’ earlier this year… and we think it is the perfect way to reflect on the year just gone and as we approach a fresh year ahead 🙏 “Us thick skinned Us mixed races Us diverse faces ……
The year may be rapidly drawing to a close but our CAWLS lawyers are using every spare minute to plan for improved and expanded service delivery in 2021… 🤔 ⚠️ Coming Soon 📣 Migrant women at risk of experiencing family violence will have access to a tailored drop in service which includes access to a…
Remember … the holidays can be a tough time for some. It’s not all Santa’s, candy canes and happy memories for everyone. Be kind to everyone you meet during the holiday season 🙏
🏘️ CAWLS was pleased to visit 34 South Terrace – Transitional Housing Program, earlier this week. This program is a culturally respectful, transitional housing and support program designed to prepare participants for success in the management of longer-term accommodation options. Our experience tells us that transitional housing is vital for women and children at risk…
🔎 The Central Australian Women’s Legal Service is recruiting for the following positions ⬇️ 🟣 Financial Counsellor 🟣 Senior Lawyer 🟣 Junior Lawyer 🟣 Social Worker (Tennant Creek) To learn more & view the position descriptions in full, please visit ➡️ www.cawls.org.au/employment-opportunities ☎️ 08 8952 4055 📧 recruitment@cawls.org.au
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