Domestic Violence in the Age of COVID-19
There is growing concern that family violence is on the rise, due largely to the social isolation and increased financial pressures on families brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sally Nicholes, Managing Partner of Nicholes Family Lawyers, facilitates an important discussion on domestic violence in the age of COVID-19. In this video, Sally speaks with:
- The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court,
- Jessica Stott, acting CEO of the Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE),
- Vincent Papaleo, Director of Vincent Papaleo & Associates,
- Helen Matthews, Principal Lawyer at the Women’s Legal Service Victoria, and
- Alison MacDonald, acting CEO of Domestic Violence Victoria.
This webinar is also supported by Victorian Women’s Lawyers.
Presented by Nicholes Family Lawyers
Links
Domestic Violence Victoria – COVID-19 and family violence
Family Court of Australia – COVID-19 updates and information
The Lookout – COVID-19 and family violence
Vincent Papaleo and Associates
Women’s Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)
WIRE information booklet about family violence
Women’s Legal Service Victoria
