The Same-Sex Domestic Violence Conference 2009: Perspectives and Progress held at the Rex Centre in Kings Cross on Friday September 11 was attended by over 100 delegates. Throughout the day delegates heard about Same-Sex Domestic Violence (SSDV) Screening Tools, Apprehended Violence Order processes, the role of homophobia in SSDV and more.

Some of the papers and presentations discussed on the day include:

• Deconstructing Masculinity – Matthew Ball
• The Brick Wall – Robert Ball
• Triple the Ripple – Abuse in Lesbian Relationships – Jack Draper
• Domestic Violence and Same-Sex Domestic Violence in an HIV Ambulatory Care Setting – Ruth Hennessy
• Creating an Inclusive SSDV Service Provision Model – Celia Hutton
• Safety Planning with SSDV Clients – Priscilla McCorriston
• Homophobia Revised – Senthorun Sunil Raj
• Time for Action on SSDV – Li Zhou

More info

Contact: ACON’s Lesbian and Gay Anti Violence Project

Tel: (02) 9206 2000

Email: avp@acon.org.au