The VicHealth Bystander Research Project is the first of its kind in Australia. To date, the project has included an evidence review to identify research gaps in the field, followed by a state-wide survey to examine readiness for bystander action in the Victorian community.
The findings provide a sound evidence base to develop further programs that encourage pro-social bystander action to address the determinants of violence against women. The findings also point to future directions in research related to bystanders and health promotion.
More than ready: Bystander action to prevent violence against women in the Victorian community (Research highlights)
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This publication is a summary of the full research report.
More than ready: Bystander action to prevent violence against women in the Victorian community (Research report) (950 KB)
By Dr Anastasia Powell
The role of bystander knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in preventing violence against women (Technical report) (682 KB)
By Darren Pennay, Social Research Centre and Dr Anastasia Powell
Review of bystander approaches in support of preventing violence against women (931 KB)
By Dr Anastasia Powell