The Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) is a joint initiative of UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture and UNSW Law & Justice. Our network unites UNSW’s significant domestic and international research expertise to respond, prevent and end gendered violence in Australia and beyond.

GVRN is at the forefront of developing solutions to prevent gendered violence – one of the most prevalent human rights violations affecting our world today. 

Although studies clearly show that women and children are disproportionately affected, our research explores the impact of gendered violence – also known as ‘gender-based violence’ or ‘gender-related violence’ – on all population groups.

Co-convenors - Professor Jan Breckenridge, Head of UNSW School of Social Sciences and Dr Andy Kaladelfos, Senior Lecturer in Criminology in UNSW's School of Law, Society and Criminology.

Our research

We are research leaders in exploring the impact of gendered violence. Our work spans sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, family violence, child sexual abuse and adult survivors, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, gendered misconduct, trafficking for domestic and sexual slavery, and female infanticide.

Our training and advisory services

Our Gendered Violence & Organisations stream offers tailored face-to-face and online training, online short courses and specialised advisory services for employers wanting to address gendered violence in their workplace. Using evidence-based research, we have assisted over 50 private and public organisations throughout Australia and internationally

About us & our network

Contact

For further information about GVRN, our services and how we can tailor our services to the specific needs of your organisation, please contact:

Mailin Suchting 
Manager, Gendered Violence Research Network, UNSW
T: +61 2 9065 8339 
E: m.suchting@unsw.edu.au