Driving Change
Taking action against the drivers of
family and gender-based violence
Taking action against the drivers of family and gender-based violence has to be based on understanding the social conditions that predict and drive this violence.
‘Driving Change’ supersedes DVRCV’s ‘Unpacking the Gendered Drivers of Violence Against Women’ tip sheet series.
When working to prevent family and gender-based violence, we need to understand the most important social conditions that predict and drive this violence. Addressing these upstream ‘drivers’ is the foundation for primary prevention. Change the Story, outlines the four key drivers of men’s violence against women, but the challenge for practitioners is how to work against the drivers without re-stating them over and over in ways that make the current situation seem inevitable.
Our newest resource flips the drivers to focus on the change we want to see, with a focus on practical and positive actions that everyone can take to end family and gender-based violence.
We all deserve a world where we can live and love freely and fully, where families and relationships are safe and respectful, and people have everything they need to thrive. This resource helps us get there.
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‘Fast Facts’ provides an overview of statistics and key facts related to experiences and impacts of family and gender-based violence, and changing social attitudes towards these.
‘What is Primary Prevention?’ aims to promote understanding of work across the continuum from prevention to response, as well as provide practical suggestions to improve connection.