NSW Mental Health Practice Group 28 Aug 24

We will hear from Professor Susan Heward-Belle who is an expert in all things domestic and family violence.

Professor Heward-Belle will present on "How do we engage perpetrators of D&FV?"

Sue Heward-Belle is a Professor at the University of Sydney and a recognised leader in domestic and family violence research. Sue has almost 30 years experience in the domestic violence and child protection fields and has conducted many studies in these areas. Sue was the Chief Investigator conducting, a range of domestic and family violence focused projects for ANROWS including: The PATRICIA Project and Invisible Practices: Engaging men who use violence. She is also Chief Investigator on two other large scale multi-state projects: Whole of Family approaches to working with families where there is domestic violence and the STACY Project (Safe and Together Addressing Complexity). Her PhD research examined the fathering experiences and practices of domestically violent men. She has a particular interest in advancing gender equitable and socially just approaches to practice that counter mother blaming.

When: 28 August 2024

Time: 10.00 am (AEST)

Venue: Online - Zoom details will be emailed to registered attendees the evening before the meeting