'Outing' the hidden issue of SSDV

Research shows that domestic violence is as prevalent among gay and lesbian communities as it is in the wider community. However, there remain significant gaps in data collection and issues with service provision and accessibility for people experiencing same sex domestic violence (SSDV).

The need to address the alarmingly high incidence of SSDV remains a real and formidable challenge. Within and beyond the LGBT communities are individuals with the knowledge, experience and skills needed to make significant headway in addressing the incidence and impact of SSDV.

The second biennial SSDV conference is an excellent and rare opportunity for all interested stakeholders to benefit from, and contribute to, the shared pool of expertise in this field. This will enhance the standards of clinical care, research and service provision. Through networking and sharing ideas we will be more able to identify and address the needs of the GLBT communities and individuals affected by SSDV.

Topics that will be explored during the conference include:

• Domestic violence, same-sex couples and children
• Same-sex couples and Apprehended Violence Orders
• Safety planning within the context of SSDV
• The relationship between masculinity and gay men's experience of SSDV

Presenters at the conference include:

• The Hon. Verity Firth, MP, NSW Minister for Education and Training and Minister for Women
• Associate Professor Dr. Jude Irwin, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney
• Dr. Matthew Ball, Associate Lecturer, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
• Jack Draper, Lesbian Community Worker, WILMA Women’s Health Centre

The Same Sex Domestic Violence Interagency warmly welcomes your attendance.

Find out more

Web: Check out the program

Web: Media Release - CONFERENCE TO 'OUT' SAME-SEX DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

What, when, where?

What: Same Sex Domestic Violence Conference 2009: Perspectives and Progress

When: Friday 11 September 2009, 9am – 4:30pm

Where: The Rex Centre, 58A Macleay Street Kings Cross, Sydney

Cost: Full $50 / Students $25

More info

Contact: Annaliese Constable, Lesbian and Gay Anti-Violence Project

9 Commonwealth St
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Tel: (02) 9206 2095

Email: aconstable@acon.org.au

The Same-Sex Domestic Violence Conference 2009: Perspectives and Progress is a project of the Same-Sex Domestic Violence Interagency. If you would like to be involved in the Same-Sex Domestic Violence Interagency please contact Kate Duffy at the Inner City Legal Centre kate_duffy@clc.net.au

If you are interested in learning more about same-sex domestic violence please visit www.anothercloset.com.

Register online

Registrations for the Same-Sex Domestic Violence Conference 2009: Perspectives and Progress have now closed.

Conference papers will be available online in mid-September