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Deaf domestic violence resources

Domestic violence is complex and severe social issue. We need to speak out against all forms of abuse, support each other, and share important resources. The domestic violence resource centre slogan captures it all "prevent violence and promote respect". Visit their knowledge centre for information http://www.dvrcv.org.au/dvrcv-knowledge-centre.

Debra Swann and Kate Frost presentation on their lived experience of domestic violence at the "Lets Talk About Mental Health and Deaf People Conference, 2016". Debra-Swann-and-Kate-Frost1. Furthermore, to learn about the cycle of violence in Auslan click the following link: http://deafsocietynsw.org.au/auslan_resources/page/family_safety_in_auslan_domestic_violence.

Please refer to the following link http://www.adwas.org/information/healthyunhealthy-relationship-wheels/ for information about healthy and unhealthy relationships from American Deaf Women's Association.