Domestic and family violence in historical and contemporary perspective

Domestic and family violence is a national emergency with a long and troubling history. This lecture draws upon a longitudinal study to map the contours of interpersonal violence in Australian history and the criminal law’s responses. It examines how domestic and family violence was recognised and responded to across a 100-year period (1855–1954), how this compared to other forms of violence, and where historical lessons may reveal new pathways for prevention and response.About the speakerDr Andy Kaladelfos (They/Them) is Senior Lecturer in Criminology in the School of Law, Society and Criminology, University of New South Wales, and the Co-Convenor of the Gendered Violence Research Network. Originally trained in history, Andy's research is interdisciplinary, using methods and approaches from historical studies, legal studies, and criminology to research sexual and gender-based violence.  Support the show