Definitions
Family violence
Family violence refers to violence between family members such as between partners, siblings, parent and child, and other relatives. It is any behaviour that is physically, sexually, emotionally, financially or psychologically abusive, or threatening. It is behaviour that controls or dominates a family member and makes them fearful.
Gender equality
Gender equality means that women and men have equal value, treatment and opportunities in society.
Gender equity
Gender equity means making sure that resources, opportunities and decision-making is fair to both men and women. This may result in more resources, opportunities or power of decision-making given to women. Gender equity are the things that we do to achieve gender equality.
Gender stereotypes
Gender stereotypes are those expectations held by our society about how men and women should behave in public and private life.
Primary prevention
Primary prevention includes practices that are used to prevent violence against women before it occurs in the first place. Promoting equality and respect between women and men is a key way to prevent violence against women.
Respect
Respect means considering another person’s feelings, wishes and rights.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention includes actions that are used to intervene early when there are early signs of violent behaviour.
Social norms
Social norms are attitudes held in our society about appropriate and expected behaviour of particular individuals and groups.
Tertiary prevention
Tertiary prevention includes support and treatment for individuals who have experienced violence.
Violence against women
Violence against women is any act of violence that causes harm or suffering to women, including threats or deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life.
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