‘Changing the picture’ of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – SASHA: South Australian Sexual Health Awareness

Our Watch, July 18th 2018

Our Watch has today launched a resource aimed at tackling the horrific prevalence of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Changing the picture contains a set of clear actions that are needed to address the many drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and is aimed at encouraging, guiding and supporting a national effort to prevent this violence.

Download report:

Report Changing the picture
Six-page executive summary
Background paper

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‘Changing the picture’ of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

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