Preventing violence
before it occurs

Primary prevention is critical to achieving the vision of a world beyond family and gender-based violence, where women, children and people from marginalised communities are safe, thriving and respected. 

The history, organisations, settings and challenges that make up Victoria’s prevention of family and gender-based violence sector.

Set yourself up for a rewarding career in Victoria’s prevention of violence against women sector.

Our strategic direction over the next two years is to grow our leadership role in representing and developing the primary prevention workforce, and building and sharing innovative practice.  

Education is one of the key settings for primary prevention activity, with the  respectful relationships education program being implemented in Victorian schools and early childhood services.

How managers, supervisors and other workplace leaders can create change and play a valuable role in preventing family and gender-based violence.

What to say and do to support a colleague, student or client if they disclose an experience of family violence or sexual assault.

Tools for understanding and planning for different types of resistance in work to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women.

Guidance on monitoring progress in primary prevention on a population and project level.