Family violence prevention advocates say a more nuanced approach is needed to support victims in Australia's migrant and refugee communities. Ms Hutchins told 9news.com.au cultural differences meant family violence in some communities went unreported to prevention groups such as White Ribbon. COMPLEX CULTURAL FACTORSKaren Willis, Executive Officer of Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia, said family violence issues are sometimes lost when migrants and refugees are getting established in Australia. Ms Willis said family violence education and outreach should be included in the broader suite of services offered to new arrivals. The research created a range of strategies to tackle family violence in migrant communities, in line with White Ribbon's primary prevention model.

Source: Ethiopian News March 27, 2019 00:17 UTC