“The person using violence, however, will often enter new relationships which can lead to new DFV victims being created.
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“To change the behaviour of people using violence, we must understand what drives them to commit such horrific acts and make sure our interventions work.”
The attorney-general said the strategy would extend to young people and children at risk of using violence, particularly those who have been victims through childhood exposure.
The announcement comes as nationwide rallies calling for action to end gendered sexual, domestic and family violence begin.
Over three days in April, Indigenous, youth-led advocacy group What Were You Wearing rallied thousands around the country in response to the alleged murders of 33 women in domestic violence attacks in Australia since the beginning of the year.
That number has risen higher in the months since, with 54 women now said to have lost their lives at the hands of men, according to the group.
More than 100,000 people took to the streets during the April rallies, including about 3000 people in Brisbane. Miles and D’Ath were in attendance, as well as Opposition Leader David Crisafulli.
Brisbane What Were You Wearing organiser Indyana Sheaff said they are expecting 5000 to attend the rally in Brisbane on Sunday.
“We are marching again as more than 20 women have died since the April rallies, putting the death toll at 54 for 2024,” she said.
“More needs to be done to protect the women of Australia.
“We hope that all politicians serious about ending gender-based violence show their presence at our rallies.”
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