End Domestic Violence Now

We provide a wide range of programs to support women and their children affected by domestic violence. We also work with men who perpetrate domestic violence.

Through the Gold Coast Domestic Violence Integrated Response we partner with government agencies and women’s services to continue to improve responses to domestic violence as we work toward achieving our goal of ending violence against women.

The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc. works from a feminist perspective and framework. We uphold the belief that structural inequalities in society greatly disadvantage women and children and result in power differentials and violence in interpersonal relationships. This framework and practice ensures that all clients of the Centre are treated with respect, dignity and equity. The work we do is guided by the following beliefs:

- Domestic violence is neither justifiable nor acceptable.

- The structural and cultural values of this society give power to men; therefore women are most likely to be the victims of domestic violence.

- Perpetrators of domestic violence must take responsibility for their actions.

- Domestic Violence is not a private matter, it is a community concern.

- The safety of women and children is a vital consideration and should be of primary consideration at all times.

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