Our Projects
We research the health effects of domestic violence and abuse and the health sector identification and response needed to improve the safety, health and well-being of families.
We work on current gaps in evidence, giving priority to populations often excluded or overlooked in domestic violence research. Our research strengthens the evidence-base for novel face-to-face and technological tools for early engagement (or early intervention).
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How our research interconnects
We are utilising mixed methods and participatory co-design to develop tailored responses in health services to different types of abuse, levels of severity, family contexts and resiliency factors.
In Program A, we are drawing on established longitudinal cohorts (mother/child, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, and men) to examine underlying dynamics of all forms of intimate partner violence and resilience to inform early intervention development.
In Program B, underpinned by systematic reviews by our Centre, we are developing and testing new early early engagement health systems models tailored to all family members;
In Program C, we are trialing therapeutic child parent/carer engagement in family services to enable referrals from a strengthened health system.
We are working to bridge the translational gap between evidence-based engagement and clinical practice through our collaborations and our extensive experience of training practitioners and implementing health service engagement.