Course overview
Gain a critical understanding of prevention and responses to gendered violence
Graduates of this course will develop a deep understanding of the nature, dynamics, and impacts of domestic, family, and sexual violence. Graduates will gain practical skills to engage effectively with both victim-survivors and individuals who use violence through a trauma-informed lens, while working within and across prevention and response systems to drive meaningful change.
The curriculum explores key issues related to domestic, family, and sexual violence, including the influence of social, cultural, and systemic factors, the impact of societal norms, and evidence-based prevention and response strategies. It emphasises the importance of trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches when working with diverse communities. Through engagement with real-world case studies and contemporary research, you will build the skills needed to support victim-survivors and advocate for change.
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Prevention and Responses to Gendered Violence will receive 96 credit points in advanced standing toward the Master of Justice.