S1 Ep 7 - You Do Not Have to Put Up With It: Concluding the Family Violence Conversation

In this concluding episode of the six-part podcast series In Conversations About Family Violence, Miss Carmella, Founder, Director and Principal Family Violence and Criminal Lawyer of DFV Lawyers, reflects on the purpose and impact of this landmark series.Created as an accessible, evidence-based and trauma-informed resource, the series explores the escalating crisis of domestic and family violence in Victoria, across Australia, and globally. Across the episodes, listeners are guided through the history of family violence, emerging risk factors, legal and system responses, recent reforms, the role of law enforcement, and the serious consequences when systems fail to work together.This final episode reinforces the central message of the series: no one has to put up with family violence, and no one should have to navigate it alone. It highlights the importance of understanding individual rights, available protections, and clear pathways to safety, support and legal assistance.Designed for the community, practitioners, students and anyone seeking clarity in this complex area of law, the series reflects DFV Lawyers’ commitment to community education, accessible legal knowledge and trauma-informed advocacy. For more information, visit https://domesticfamilyviolencelawyers.au