A way of working with Aboriginal men who have used violence

We are pleased to announce our special guest speaker at the Caring Dads Conference in May!

DAVE GALLANT

David is a proud Aboriginal man from Tasmania, Australia. He has worked in various research roles over the last decade all of which have been focused on improving the physical, social, emotional and cultural outcomes for people in our communities. David is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne within the Department of Social Work and is a program scholar within the Safer Families Centre of Research Excellence.

David has research interest in a variety of fields including family violence, Indigenous health, custodial environments, and sport for development.  

Dave will be speaking at the Caring Dads Conference in Toronto on May 8, 2020. Dave will share with us a way of working with Aboriginal men who have used violence.

“Domestic and Family violence has a significant impact upon Aboriginal women, children and communities globally. Discussion on how to develop appropriate domestic and family violence interventions within Australian Aboriginal communities is often polarised and framed as a gendered versus a healing approach.  However, there is an argument to be made that both approaches are needed. This presentation will explore this notion and present a framework for working with Aboriginal men who have used violence that is underpinned by a healing and gendered approach.” - Dave Gallant