days for First Nations women domestic violence programs
A Profit for Purpose partnership
First Nations women domestic violence healing journeys
This project provides a practical 'healing journey' for First Nations women, helping them to heal and break the cycle of domestic violence in a culturally sensitive manner.
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The need
In Australia, the devastating effects of domestic violence in the First Nations community is widespread. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 35 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than other Australian women. These women are twice as likely to die as an outcome of family violence and 5 times more likely to be victims of homicide. More than 55% of these homicides are related to family violence.
With many agencies delivering response services, which are reactive to domestic violence, Pro Purpose focuses on ‘healing journey’ workshops with women who have experienced domestic violence and equipping them with knowledge and tools to prevent future reoccurrences and therefore breaking the cycle.
First Nations women are 32 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than non-Indigenous women
Indigenous women are 10 times more likely to be victims of homicide, often linked to domestic violence
Many cases of domestic violence go unreported as concerns about community perceptions or traditional customs discourage reporting
DV rates are high in remote and isolated Indigenous communities where access to support is limited
Alcohol and substance abuse are often contributing factors, in some cases it plays a role in nearly 90% of incidents
First Nations women face unique legal challenges when dealing with DV connected to cultural sensitivity and jurisdiction
The objective
In a culturally sensitive manner, the objective of the ‘healing journeys’ is to educate, equip and empower First Nations women to prevent the generational cycle of violence. Educating women about the different forms of abuse and the cycle of violence. Education is a vital key to preventing cycles of violence for future generations. Equipping women with new coping mechanisms and tools to be able to heal from trauma. Empowering women to come into a deep revelation of self-worth and self-love. Having a strong sense of belonging and identity to be able to live out their dreams and destinies.
YOUR PLEDGE:
Healing that transforms generations
By creating a safe space for women to heal and learn, each participant is encouraged to go back to their home and communities (if it is safe to do so) and speak openly with their children about violence and help themselves and their children start to identify the signs and behaviours of violence. This will in turn help to break the shame, stigma and normalisation of violence in Indigenous communities. This will contribute to a reduction in tolerance and incidents of family violence and therefore create healthy and strong families and communities.
