“This is the only time I have really felt heard and understood,” says one young person of the team’s impact.
Our Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Prevention and Support team dare to defy the statistics
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Domestic and family violence
Inez’s* story: “Exactly two weeks after I turned twenty, I was homeless again”
Forced into homelessness by domestic violence, Inez shows us the strength it takes to rebuild in a system that must do better for young people.
“Young people need to feel safety and trust to disclose”
How can we talk to young people about domestic, family and sexual violence? Youth Off The Streets’ Kylie Sharp takes us through the approach of our training program, Safe Conversations.
Yousef’s* story: “Not everyone who does something wrong needs to go to jail”
Yousef* was only 14 when he was forced into youth detention. Now, he is struggling to rebuild his life on the outside.
Safe conversations, strong futures: breaking the cycle of family violence
CEO Judy Barraclough explores the critical role of safe conversations in breaking the cycle of family violence and protecting vulnerable young Australians.
Zara’s* story: “When you don’t have an adult figure in your life, who can support you?”
Growing up in a tumultuous household, Zara’s* path was far from easy.
Breaking the cycle of domestic and family violence
In a system designed to respond to DFV as an issue between adults, Omar Bensaidi, Taking Action Creating Change Together (TACCT) Project Lead, shares what we’re doing to ensure young people aren’t overlooked.
Kim’s story: Ending the cycle of violence
Kim, a 1997 Key College graduate, shares her story of hope and resilience.
“I’ve learned that young people can be very resilient”
Connie Azzone — Team Leader Casework SHS at the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service — shares insights into supporting young victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Violence at home and the pathway to homelessness
Michelle Ackerman, our Acting Director of Youth Support Services, explains how addressing young people’s experiences of domestic and family violence is critical to tackling youth homelessness.