16 Myths

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The myth that individuals cannot make a difference.

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The myth that economic abuse only affects individuals from lower socioeconomic or education backgrounds.

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The myth that violence is inherent to Islam.

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The myths that affect women with temporary visas in Australia.

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The myth that the LGBT+ community is not affected by domestic violence.

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The myth that “just leaving” is the simple solution to domestic violence.

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The myth that domestic violence doesn’t happen your local area.

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The myth that domestic violence doesn’t affect children.

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The myth that women perpetrate domestic violence at the same level as men.

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The myth that women who “choose” to stay are responsible for the violence they experience.

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The myth that women lie about DV in court.

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The myth that only physical violence can be considered domestic violence.

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The myth that there is nothing you can do about the abuse you experience.

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The myth that colonisation is irrelevant to domestic violence.

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The myth that domestic violence does not affect Indigenous Trans Women and Sista Girls.

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The myth that domestic violence is a women’s issue