Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence
One woman a week and one man a month, is currently killed at the hands of domestic and family violence perpetrators. 'Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence; presented by the Queensland Police Service’ aims to raise community awareness, empower victim survivors and bystanders alike and ultimately change the behaviours of those who use abusive tactics within their relationships. Hosted by Dean Cooper, from the Griffith University MATE Bystander program, this five-part series will tell the stories of victim survivors and bystanders, delve into the mindset of an offender, discuss police initiatives, identify characteristics of unhealthy and unsafe relationships and speak to the support services available for those seeking help, both victims and perpetrators. Content warning: This podcast contains descriptions of domestic and family violence that listeners may find confronting, challenging or triggering. Stop and take a break at any time and reach out for support if needed. Audience discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police: • In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000) • Non-urgent domestic violence: call Policelink 131 444 • If it’s not safe to call or attend a police station: you can report domestic violence online athttps://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting Support and counselling is available: • DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811 • DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636 • 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 For further information and local service contact details: visit the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal here or search Queensland Government Domestic Violence.
Episodes
Taking the first step towards getting help can be overwhelming. Acting Inspector Lee Wyld (OIC North Brisbane District Domestic, Family Violence & Vulnerable Persons Unit) and Michelle Royes of DVConnect discuss the domestic and family violence related supports available through police initiated referrals to external services such as Queensland's 24/7 DFV support service DV Connect.
Content warning:
This podcast contains descri...
Shaan Ross-Smith, from the Griffith MATE Bystander program and Yasmin Khan of The Bangle Foundation, discuss the power that bystanders possess and how they can help those within unsafe relationships, with a focus on our culturally and linguistically diverse community members who may find themselves alone and isolated from their family
Content warning:
This podcast contains descriptions of domestic and family violence that listeners...
With over twenty years’ experience in the domestic violence sector, Brian Sullivan provides an insight into the mindset of an offender and violence used to dominate and control victim survivors within relationships.
Leaning on his work with perpetrators as a facilitator of men’s programs and his PhD research exploring the effectiveness of court-mandated programs for male DV offenders, this episode will help listeners identify the w...
Sergeant Chris Cronin of Mount Morgan Station and Brisbane Domestic and Family Violence Co-ordinator Sergeant Sharon Morgan come together to enhance the knowledge of the broader public in police response to DFV, discussing domestic and family violence intervention strategies and Police initiatives. Leaning on both their first-hand experiences and as experienced police officers, this episode showcases effective initiatives including...
Jo Mason is a survivor who left her relationship after five years. Dave Kramer lost his best friend, Hannah Clarke, in a way that shook the country.
Delving into the lived experience, Jo Mason and Dave Kramer share their experiences and learnings from the survivor and bystander perspectives. This episode aims to eliminate stereotypes of domestic and family violence by demonstrating its non-discriminatory nature, discussing the warn...
One woman a week and one man a month, is currently killed at the hands of domestic and family violence perpetrators.
'Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence; presented by the Queensland Police Service’ aims to raise community awareness, empower victim survivors and bystanders alike and ultimately change the behaviours of those who use abusive tactics within their relationships.
Hosted by Dean Cooper, from the Griffith University MA...
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