Gender is one of the most significant explanatory social factors for understanding patterns of violent victimisation, offending, justice outcomes and human rights. This course provides an introduction to foundational concepts and current evidence on gender-based violence in Australian society. Students will put their learning into practice through a range of case study topics, with a focus on family and sexual violence.

The course is structured around key topics such as:? Understanding Sex, Gender and Intersectionality; Australian National Policy Context; Colonisation and First Nations' Policy Context; Prevalence, Nature and Impacts of Family and Sexual Violence;?Aboriginal Women's Experiences of Family Violence; Experiences of Women with Disabilities; Child Abuse and Neglect; Adolescent to Parent Violence; Sexuality and Gender Diverse Victims; System Responses to Family and Sexual Violence; Advocacy and Self-Care.