Research, library and links DVRCV

The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria Library holds the most comprehensive collection of books, articles, videos and research on family violence in Victoria. The library is open to the public. Visitors are welcome to borrow books, videos and self-help material. Ring to make an appointment with the librarian Ph. (03) 9486-9866.

Our library provides:

To see our newly added library books and recommended readings on topics related to domestic violence and sexual abuse please see our library on LibraryThing. All books that are included in our collection on LibraryThing can be borrowed by those living in Victoria. If you are unable to travel to our library alternative arrangements can be organised to get material to you.

 

Selection of DVRCV library DVDs/Videos

Domestic Violence - through children’s eyes (DVD)
25 minutes, Northern Violence Intervention Program, South Australia (2001)

Fifteen children and young people aged between 8-16 years wrote and acted in a play about the impact of domestic violence on their lives. The young people were receiving a service from the Northern Violence Intervention Program in South Australia. Due to the success of the play, funding was developed to produce a professional video and resource kit.

The DVD shows the children in facilitated workshops expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas about their experiences, both in same sex groups and mixed. The scenarios have then been scripted and acted out and filmed. It is a very powerful and effective tool.

The resource kit facilitates further discussion and can be used as a series of prompts to discuss the impact of domestic violence. Suitable for a wide range of viewers including survivors of violence, support workers, children’s workers, students, group work facilitators, trainers and professionals.

Safer Lives Better Health (DVD) 100 minutes
Education Centre Against Violence (2006), New South Wales Health, NSW

This DVD, produced by the NSW Education Centre Against Violence, was developed to promote better understanding and support for people affected by domestic/family violence. People with personal experiences of domestic or Aboriginal family violence are interviewed, as well as health and interagency workers. The workers reflect upon a range of responses, which fit with current understandings of good practice. Two role plays show health workers identifying and responding to domestic violence by assessing indicators and conducting routine screening.

'From This Day Forth', Australian Story, 2004.
ABC Television. (see also Australian Story on ABC website www.abc.net.au).
Ann O'Neil describes how her husband became increasingly intimidating and abusive. After a separation, he broke into her home, shot her in the leg, then killed both of their children and himself. Ann describes how she went from 'being a mother of two, to a single person coping with a disability'. She says 'If a stranger had done this, the world would be outraged. But because it was my husband I must have caused this in some way'.

'Losing the Children', Four Corners Program 2004.
ABC Television (see also www.abc.net.au).
Jayson Dalton took the lives of his two children then killed himself. This is Dionne Dalton's story.

Through New Eyes: Exploring the Hidden Dynamics of Domestic Violence. Hunter Valley Domestic Violence Committee, NSW, 2002.
This kit comprises four videos, a CD-Rom, a handbook and worksheets. It has a particular focus on non-physical forms of violence and looks at the impact on the victim and her children; barriers to leaving; and violence prevention and young people.

A Love that Kills Ontario Women’s Directorate, Canada, 1999 (19 minutes).
Video uses actors to recreate the true story of Monica, a 19 year old Canadian woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend. The video features a real life interview with Monica's mother, interspersed with scenes outlining the development and deterioration of Monica’s violent relationship. Actors playing Monica’s friends discuss how they noticed changes in Monica’s behaviour throughout the course of the relationship.This video is suitable as an education tool for adolescents and young adults.

Stepping Stones. Gippsland Women's Health Service, 2000 (20 minutes).
Produced by domestic violence services in the Victorian region of Gippsland, this video is suitable for women who have recently left or are contemplating leaving violent relationships. Two women who are survivors of domestic violence are interviewed about the ramifications of the violennce and how they have been able to take positive steps to build new lives.

Big Shame. Education Centre Against Violence, NSW, 1999 (20 minutes).
Fictional account of a young Aboriginal girl, Emma, who is being sexually molested by her grandfather, a respected Aboriginal elder in the community. Outlines the development of the abuse, the effect of the abuse on Emma and the barriers for Emma in attempting to seek help.

Creating the Future. Jannawi Family Centre, NSW, 2000 (60 minutes)
This video is part of a handbook to be used by education professionals and social workers who are working with children aged 5-12, whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. The video is presented by Noni Hazelhurst. Puppets called ‘The Jannawi Kids’ are used to show the experiences of children living with domestic violence in the home, and how these experiences affect their interactions with others and their feelings about themselves. Strategies for dealing with these feelings in a positive manner are explored. The hand-book contains activity sheets for children, which further explores and develops the themes presented in the video, and contains instructions for educators on appropriate use of the material.

Good Things Too. The National Film Board of Canada, 1996 (47 minutes)
A drama about five teenagers who have survived sexual abuse. The video explores the pasts of these young people through animated flashback sequences; and portrays hope and empowerment for their futures. It is accompanied by a users’ guide. The same producers have also made a video (Good Things can Still Happen, 1992) on sexual abuse for primary school age children.

Self-help and recovery books

See self-help and recovery books for a selection of those available for loan in our library.

These resources and many others are available for loan (for people in Victorian only). To borrow any of these, ring to make an appointment with our librarian Ph. (03) 9486-9866; or email dvrcv@dvrcv.org.au

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