1. Change the Story A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia Thurs 9 June, Horsham

3. Structure & Lay Out of the document ‘ Change the Story’ contains 6 elements/ chapters: Element 1 Explanatory Model of the Drivers of VAW* Element 2 Essential Actions to address these Drivers * Element 3 Practical techniques, approaches & strategies for reach & impact* Element 4 Supporting infrastructure required for a holistic approach Element 5 Stakeholder roles & Responsibilities Element 6 Stages of action – signposts of success.

4. How was ‘Change the Story’ Developed?

5. 5 Why was ‘Change the Story’ Developed?

6. Understanding the Gendered Drivers of Violence Against Women

7. 1. Support for, or condoning of violence against women Actions that downplay, trivialise, excuse, or justify violence against women – at both personal and public levels. Examples include: Victim blaming- “Did you see what she was wearing….she was asking for it.” “What was a 14 year girl doing out at 3 am?” “Why did you wind him up, you know he’s got a short temper.”

8. 2. Men’s control of decision making and limits to women’s independence in public and private life Examples include- Visibility of women in leadership positions- politics, sport, business shapes how we see & value women Of 400 ASX listed companies, CEOs and chairs are more likely to be called Peter (26), than be female (23) The gender pay gap between men & women currently 18.2%

9. 3. Rigid gender roles and stereotyped constructions of masculinity and femininity Example: Redraw the balance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJP1zPOfq_0

10. 4. Male peer relations that emphasise aggression and disrespect towards women Examples: ‘Bro’s before Ho’s’ Who ‘wears the pants’ in the relationship? Objectification of women

11. Reinforcing factors

12. Essential Actions to address the Gendered Drivers

13. Actions – Challenge condoning of violence

14. Promote women’s independence and decision making in public life and relationships

15. Challenge gender stereotypes and roles

16. Strengthen positive, equal and respectful relations between and among women and men, girls and boys

17. Promote and normalise gender equality in public and private life

18. Supporting actions to address reinforcing factors

19. Working together to create a safer Australia

20. Understanding the Gendered Drivers of Violence Against Women

21. Actions that will prevent violence against Women