United in Prevention – Investing in First Line Responders to FDSV

An initiative in support of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Join SSI and guest speakers in a specially focused webinar exploring how we can better equip and support front-line responders such as nurses, educators, general practitioners and community workers in handling disclosures of Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV).

Front-line responders are crucial in addressing FDSV, especially bi-lingual responders who work directly with culturally and linguistically diverse women. Investment is needed in enhancing the capacity of these responders for early intervention and prevention.

Included in the webinar will be a panel discussion which will generate actionable insights into how we can better support and invest in front line responders, gathering insights from front-line responder organisations regarding their experiences with FDSV disclosures and policy makers as to where the sector stands.

We seek to understand the current landscape of how disclosures are made, whether organisations feel prepared to respond effectively, and what resources or support they need to improve their responses. Ultimately, we aim to foster collaboration across sectors to strengthen the systems that protect individuals and families from violence.

Guest speakers:

• Elena Campbell, Associate Director - Research, Advocacy & Policy, RMIT – providing an overview of how prevention and opportunities for prevention were conceptualized in the recent Rapid Review on Approaches to Prevention document and the opportunities this presents for policy makers.
• Prof. Kelsey Hegarty, Chair of Family Violence Prevention General Practice and Primary Care – providing insights into the opportunities for prevention and early intervention across the whole spectrum of health services and insights she has gained from her work undertaking research projects in multicultural communities. 

Register early to attend this insightful webinar and join us in advocating for more investment in preventative training and support for first line responders who are keeping women and children safe.

United in prevention this year for 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

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