Episode 23: Understanding Domestic Violence—Breaking the Silence with Joplin Higgins

In this powerful episode, I sit down with family lawyer Joplin Higgins to discuss domestic violence from all perspectives—female, male, and beyond. We explore the complexities of DV, the misconceptions surrounding male victims, and the alarming statistics on gender-based violence in Australia. Joplin shares insights from her two decades in law, shedding light on early warning signs of abusive relationships and how education plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle. We also dive into how societal conditioning influences our perceptions of abuse and why young people need better relationship education. If you've ever questioned what’s normal in a relationship or want to support someone facing DV, this episode is a must-listen.  About Joplin: Joplin has dedicated her career as a solicitor to championing the safety of women and children. As a vocal and dynamic advocate for domestic violence awareness. In 2016, Joplin was selected as one of only ten Westpac Social Change Research Fellowships to advance her efforts in domestic violence redress. Joplin studied the effective approaches in rehabilitation for domestic violence perpetrators in the United States and how best to apply them in Australia through the Criminal Law and Family Law justice system. She has authored a paper on the Evaluation of Perpetrator programs nationally and internationally. As a member of the Family Law, Care & Protection Panel and Independent Children's Lawyer panel with the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales, Australia. Joplin is driven by my resolve to give a strong voice to those who are not being heard Joplin's commitment to law was recognised by the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list, in which she received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her 'Service to the Law'.   Connect with Joplin:   Phone: (02) 49346800 Email: [email protected]  Website: http://www.joplinlawyers.com.au   #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheCycle #FamilyLaw #HealthyRelationships #RedFlags #DVSupport #EducationMatters #EndTheSilence #AbuseIsAbuse #RelationshipAwareness #SafeRelationships #PodcastEpisode #TheStacyMShow #WomensSupport #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalAbuse #FinancialAbuse #ProtectOurWomen #SupportSurvivors #LegalHelp