Primary prevention focuses on shifting the culture that permits violence to occur in the first place by identifying and challenging the social norms, practices and structures that drive violence against women.
Preventing Violence Together works to build the capacity of local communities, state agencies and organisations, government and the private sector to develop, implement and evaluate effective primary prevention activities.
Preventing Violence Together is about fostering the primary prevention sector that is developing in our state by supporting shared approaches, consistent practice and confident professionals undertaking primary prevention of violence against women throughout WA.
In 2022, the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW) received funding from the Department of Communities to develop a Primary Prevention Framework and other related initiatives in collaboration with Stopping
The December edition of the PVT newsletter included PVT highlights of 2022, news about WA family and domestic violence primary prevention grants, an update on
Mary-Rose and Katie from PVT have continued to roll out the Prevention in Practice pilot series, delivering pilots in Perth and Geraldton in late September
If you are assisting someone who does not speak English, first call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. They can connect you with the service of your choice and interpret for you.
a national telephone and online counselling and referral service. Phone: 1800 737 732.
provides information and referral for male perpetrators, as well as male victims of family and domestic violence. Phone: (08) 9223 1199 or free call 1800 000 599.
provides crisis support and referral for women experiencing family and domestic violence (including referrals to women’s refuges). Phone: (08) 9223 1188 or free call 1800 007 339.
provides the after-hours response to concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing and information and referral for people experiencing a crisis. Phone: (08) 9223 1111 or free call 1800 199 008.
24/7 support for men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties. Support for men who are concerned that their behaviour is hurting the people they care about. Phone: 1300 78 99 78.
provides a range of free services to people affected by sexual violence. Phone: (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888.
Preventing Violence Together WA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to elders past and present.
Preventing Violence Together WA recognises, welcomes and respects people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality. We are committed to greater inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people (LGBTIQ).
