Putting the Prevention of Violence Against Women into Practice: How to Change the Story Handbook

Putting the prevention of violence against women into practice: How to Change the story is a comprehensive guide developed by Our Watch and co-written by Equality Institute to support practitioners in implementing primary prevention strategies aimed at ending violence against women and their children in Australia.

The handbook outlines essential actions to challenge and transform the gendered drivers of violence, such as unequal power relations, rigid gender stereotypes, and condoning of violence. It emphasises the importance of an intersectional approach, recognising how factors like race, disability, and socioeconomic status intersect with gender to influence experiences of violence.

The resource provides practical guidance on effective prevention practices, including promoting gender equality, engaging men and boys, and fostering respectful relationships. It also highlights the need for inclusive and responsive strategies that consider the diverse experiences of women, particularly those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. By offering tools, case studies, and reflective exercises, the handbook aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive meaningful social change and prevent violence against women.