CW: This episode contains discussions of gender-based violence. If this content raises any issues, help is availablie via Lifeline at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14, and via 1800Respect at https://www.1800respect.org.au/ or by calling 1800 737 732.

As of publishing, 33 women have been killed in Australia since January 1 2025 (source: Sherele Moody/Femicide Watch). While there has been a lot of talk from both sides of the political divide about the issue over the last few tears, there has been little action to combat the current femicide epidemic in Australia. Dr Vincent Hurley made waves with his appearance on Q&A lecturing politicians on this very inaction, as a criminology lecturer and a former cop he has seen the firsthand the brutal reality of violence against women and children. Dr Hurley sits down with Abbie to talk about why we need to change the way we look at violence against women, the problems victims face in the police and legal systems, and how community support can help vicitms.

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CREDITS 

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield 
Guest: Dr Vincent Hurley
Executive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakharia
Recording Engineer & Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball
Digital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon 
Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hill
It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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