New study finds family violence is often poorly understood in faith communities
- Written by Mandy Truong, Research Fellow, ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods, Australian National University
Religious beliefs about hierarchical gender roles can influence attitudes towards family and domestic violence.Shutterstock
We learned this month that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged A$10 million in the federal budget for couples counselling and mediation for families impacted by domestic violence.
But the proposed policy runs counter to...
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