Gender-based violence occurs in the context of gender inequality and other forms of oppression and discrimination. To prevent violence, we need to transform the social norms, practices and structures that sustain inequality and condone violence. This means working across all levels of society to create a world where everyone is equal, safe and respected.
PVT works alongside individuals, organisations and communities across Western Australia to strengthen evidence-informed, collaborative and intersectional primary prevention practice. We support the development of a skilled and connected prevention workforce through professional learning, resources, frameworks, networking and opportunities to share knowledge and practice.
We believe effective prevention is a collective effort. Whether you’re a dedicated prevention practitioner or someone looking to embed prevention into your organisation, workplace or community, there’s a role for you in creating change.
Engage with communities across the state to support primary prevention efforts.
Support the development of expert practitioners and organisations to lead evidence-informed primary prevention activities.
Provide structural support and facilitate collaboration and partnerships to strengthen primary prevention practice and activities across systems, organisations and communities.
Promote best policy and practice to government, industry and organisations to prevent gender-based violence.
Preventing Violence Together is a collaborative initiative of the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing and Stopping Family Violence, two state-wide peak organisations with a shared purpose of supporting women and children to be safe and free from violence.
Preventing Violence Together is funded by the Western Australian Department of Communities.
