COVID-19 Information and Resources
Information and resources for professionals responding to family violence during COVID-19.
Responding to Family Violence During COVID-19 webinar
Pre-recorded webinar to support practitioners identify family violence and partner with victim survivors to undertake effective safety planning during COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Family Violence
Best Practice Guidelines: Supporting the Wellbeing of Family Violence Workers During Times of Emergency and Crisis: Guidelines developed as a result of findings from a study of practitioners responding to family violence during the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. (Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre & DV Vic/DVRCV)
When Home Becomes the Workplace: family violence practitioner wellbeing and remote service delivery during COVID-19 restrictions: Report regarding wellbeing considerations for Victorian practitioners during COVID-19. (Monash University)
COVID-19 and Family Violence FAQs: A range of resources and information for workers regarding responding to family violence during COVID-19. (The Lookout)
MARAM Alignment and COVID-19: Guidance on the MARAM alignment activities that should be prioritised during this period. (Family Safety Victoria)
MARAM Practice Notes: Advice to support professionals responding to increased family violence risk during the COVID-19 period in relation to: Minimum Response for Victim Survivors, Perpetrator-focused and Adolescent Family Violence. (Family Safety Victoria)
Practitioner Resources
Responding to Family Violence During COVID-19 : Pre-recorded webinar to support practitioners identify family violence, develop strategies to establish safety using technology, and partner with victim survivors to undertake effective safety planning. (NIFVS)
Online Toolkits for Techsafety for Frontline Workers: Resources for Family Violence Agencies wanting to use technology during COVID-19. (Wesnet)
Keeping Perpetrators in View: Online resource providing practical tips during COVID-19. (Safe & Together Institute)
COVID-19: Fathering a Note on Practice: A guide to support practitioners engaging with fathers on their use of family violence during COVID-19. (No To Violence & Kids First)
Working with People who use Family Violence During COVID-19: Webinar for AOD workers whose clients may be perpetrating family violence.
Working with Infants and Toddlers in a Family Violence Context amidst COVID-19 Restrictions: Videos and resources for practitioners. (Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare)
LGBTIQ inclusion for COVID-19: Tip Sheet for remote service delivery. (Rainbow Health Victoria)
