Understanding the help-seeking decisions of women experiencing FDV in regional, rural and remote regions (Newman)

This 2-hour workshop explores the help-seeking decisions of women experiencing FDV and the barriers they face in accessing support services. Many victim-survivors experiencing FDV do not seek formal support; therefore, they do not receive assistance or have access to interventions that enable them to be safe. It is important that practitioners understand the complex nature of victim-survivor responses to FDV to address their needs, enhance their safety, and enable them to live free from violence.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify the various forms of help-seeking

• Recognise barriers and enablers to help-seeking, focusing on regional, rural and remote communities

• Improve service responses to support victim-survivors

The workshop is for:

Frontline staff, primary responders and services working with victim-survivors experiencing FDV and their families.