Media release Oct 2023
Three in ten older teens have experienced intimate partner violence
According to a national study, almost three in ten 18-19 year olds have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year.
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Media release Oct 2023
According to a national study, almost three in ten 18-19 year olds have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year.
Commissioned report Oct 2023
This snapshot examines risk and protective factors for intimate partner violence victimisation among Australian adolescents.
Study Nov 2023
AIFS has been commissioned by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department to undertake research to support a review of the AGD-funded Family Relationship Services Program.
Research report Dec 2023
This report presents quantitative and qualitative findings drawn from the Evaluation of Children's Contact Centre Activity.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2024
This paper synthesises the findings of a rapid literature review to describe what we know about how common coercive control victimisation is, as well as risk factors and impacts of coercive control victimisation.
Media release Mar 2024
Spirituality and religion can have a dual role in intimate partner violence, being both a coping mechanism for victim-survivors and a tool used to abuse, control or erode confidence, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Webinar Nov 2022
This webinar discusses compliance with and enforcement of family law parenting orders.
Opinion Mar 2024
Read Jasmine B MacDonald's opinion piece, first published in the Australian Community Media, on why we need to better understand coercive control.
Media release Apr 2024
Fears for the safety of family pets can prevent or delay family violence victims leaving perpetrators – or be the reason they return – according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.