A3 Frequently Asked Questions Guide
In response to the A3-related enquiries we've been receiving, we've developed an ‘A3 Frequently Asked Questions Guide’ for you.
When is the A3 due?
Week XXXXXXXXXXpm June 7, 2020.
What do we do if we need an extension for the A3?
If you require an extension, please don’t hesitate to contact unit coordinators:
Jane: XXXXXXXXXX or
Michel: XXXXXXXXXX
What is the word limit?
Word limit: 1500 words
Do I need to include a reference list? Yes.
Is there a 10% +/- leeway for this assessment? Yes.
What is the report structure?
A suggested guide to structuring the Report
1. Executive Summary, including your Recommendations (200 words)
2. Background (500 words) (Introduce your topic and the issues)
3. Key Findings: Gaps in policies and practices (500 words)
4. Implications for Policy: How to fill these gaps (300 words)
5. Recommendations
6. References
7. Appendices (optional)
Are we able to pick a different topic for our A3 or is it mandatory we stick to the same topic?
If you prefer you can choose a different topic for your A3.
How many policies/procedures should the report focus on?
There is no set number – focus on specific gap/s in policy or practice related to your topic. For more detailed information please review video pods 11 and 12.
Video pod week 11 outlines how to get started on the A3. Video pod week 12 outlines how to apply a critical framework.
How do I know whether I have chosen the co
ect policy or practice relevant for my topic?
From your reading in the literature and the specific gaps or problems with policies and/or practices you have identified – you can look at relevant governing and peak bodies, non government organisations e.g. ANROWS, Our Watch, Changing the Picture: a national resource to support the prevention of violence against ATSI women and their children, Women with disability and domestic and family violence: A guide for policy and practice etc.
What is an executive summary?
This is a summary/overview of the report and is set out, as follows (200 words). Please see one example, below.
Title: “Developing LGBTQ programs for perpetrators and victims/survivors of domestic and family violence
Background
Domestic and family violence (DFV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) occur in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) relationships.
Identifying and responding to LGBTQ DFV/IPV can present specific challenges.
LGBTQ people who wish to change their violent and abusive behaviours, or seek support after experiencing violence and abuse, may struggle to find and access appropriate interventions.
LGBTQ people represent a diverse and non-homogeneous group who have differing needs not likely to be met with a one-size-fits-all approach.
Key findings
DFV/IPV in LGBTQ relationships can be difficult to identify and understand due to the “heterosexual face” of domestic violence.
DFV/IPV in LGBTQ relationships can involve unique tactics of abuse, including identity-based abuse.
Trauma from discrimination and stigma (minority stress) impact experiences of DFV/IPV for LGBTQ community members, but are not directly causal.
LGBTQ community readiness to recognise DFV/IPV and seek support, as well as service responses to LGBTQ people experiencing DFV/IPV, must be strengthened.
Key Recommendations
Improve recognition and understanding of LGBTQ DFV/IPV among DFV and mainstream service providers and LGBTQ communities.
Increase DFV sector and police workforce confidence and skills for engaging with LGBTQ people experiencing DFV/IPV.
Develop and trial tailored programs to ensure that the unique and diverse needs among LGBTQ populations are addressed” (ANROWS 2020).
Can I use references from the essential reading list?
Yes, you are required to refer to the essential readings. Please see list below.
Flood, M, 2018, “Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention”, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
Hill, J, 2019, “See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Violence”, Schwartz Publishing Pty, Limited, Carlton.
Leser, D, 2019, “Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing”, Allen & Unwin, Sydney.
O’Brien, C, 2014,“Blame Changer: Understanding Domestic Violence”, Threekookabu
as Pty Ltd.
Where can I access further information about the A3?
The A3 Assessment Folder where you will find:
1. A3 Instructions
2. FV Guide to Structuring A3 Report
3. A3 Marking Criteria
4. Examples of FV Reports from 2016
The unit’s discussion board (monitored by Michel) https:
vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/webapps/discussionboard/do/conference?action=list_forums&course_id=_32029_1&nav=discussion_board&mode=cpview
By emailing questions any you have to the unit coordinators and/or a member of the teaching team.
Can I send you a draft of my A3 to read?
Unfortunately not. However, WSU Study Smart Online offers students a service where you can upload your assessment draft for comment and your paper will be edited, commented on and back to you usually within 24 hours.
Access the WSU Study Smart Online resources at:
https:
www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/main/study_smart_online
We highly recommend this resource. This is an amazing service- please use it!
Tuesday night study session 7-9pm June 2nd
This will be our last study session. Please come along with all your questions. Access this session via Miriam’s tutorial link on vUWS.
Finally, congratulations to you all for almost completing this unit and thank you all for so graciously and generously supporting each other and the Family Team.
The Family Violence Team
Ashwini, Emily, Ingrid, Jane, Michel and Miriam,
1
Week 12 Tutorial Sheet
1. Class Activity- 15 minutes
Please complete the unit’s SFTs and SFUs.
Access your Family Violence SFTs and SFUs through My vUWS, under My Surveys:
2. Week 12 Pod- 15 minutes
3. Small group activity- 30 minutes
Access the following report:
ANROWS 2020 Developing LGBTQ programs for perpetrators and victims/survivors of domestic and family violence: Key findings and future directions: https:
d2rn9gno7zhxqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ XXXXXXXXXX/ANROWS_RtPP_Bear-LGBTIQ.pdf
Each group to summarise one of the challenges (key findings) listed on Page 1 (and below) and come up with one recommendation as to address this challenge. Your focus is on preventing family violence and on protecting victims/survivors within the LGBTQ community.
Key findings/challenges:
1. DFV/IPV in LGBTQ relationships can be difficult to identify and understand due to the “heterosexual face” of domestic violence.
2. DFV/IPV in LGBTQ relationships can involve unique tactics of abuse, including identity-based abuse.
3. Trauma from discrimination and stigma (minority stress) impact experiences of DFV/IPV for LGBTQ community members, but are not directly causal.
4. LGBTQ community readiness to recognise DFV/IPV and seek support, as well as service responses to LGBTQ people experiencing DFV/IPV, must be strengthened.
Your recommendations can build on the recommendations (as below) made in the report or you can come up with something new.
Key recommendations:
1. Improve recognition and understanding of LGBTQ DFV/IPV among DFV and mainstream service providers and LGBTQ communities.
2. Increase DFV sector and police workforce confidence and skills for engaging with LGBTQ people experiencing DFV/IPV.
3. Develop and trial tailored programs to ensure that the unique and diverse needs among LGBTQ populations are addressed.
Briefly explain how each of your recommendations will address, or resolve, some of the issues raised in the report.
A3 Questions & Activity - 30 minutes
Use the model of the above report and discuss how A3 can be structured similarly.
In small groups, take turns to discuss the topic you are going to focus on for your A3, how you have na
owed that down to a specific issue/gap, and why this gap is an important one to address.
FV Pod 12 Doing the A3 Report
FV Pod 12 Doing the A3 Report
Jane Mears
Doing the A3 Report: Context
A3 Report 40%
Word limit: 1500 words
Due: Week 14 June 7th
“Hannah was the eighth woman in Australia to be killed by her partner in seven weeks. Given these events, and long-term cuts to funds for family violence services, it is clear that governments are failing victims of family violence. One woman continues to be murdered per week in Australia” (Family Violence Learning Guide Companion, 2020, p.29).
We have known for decades about the deadly consequences. We have made many changes- you are now well informed. You have read Batty, Hill, Leser, O’Brien, and many more.
Most of you have personal experiences.
Draw on and use this knowledge and understanding, thoughtfully and creatively, to come up with recommendations to change the worlds.
Hannah Clarke did 'everything' she could to protect herself and her children. Experts explain why it wasn't enough 10 Mar 2020
https:
www.abc.net.au/news/ XXXXXXXXXX/hannah-clarke-domestic-violence-law-cant-keep-women-safe/ XXXXXXXXXX?nw=0
What you are being asked to do
You have been asked by a community based organisation advocating for victims of family violence to critically review the state, te
itory or federal government’s response to family violence and make recommendations for change.
You are to prepare a 1500-word report in which you develop one to three recommendation/s for reducing family violence.
You need to, first, critically evaluate relevant policies and/or practices to identify issue/s or gap/s in the state, te
itory or federal government response to family violence to which your recommendation/s will respond.
Recommendations may include making suggestions for development of cu
ent policies or practices or for new and innovative, policies, programs, tools or services.
Choosing your topic
The first step as set out in Pod 11 Getting Started on the A3 Report, is choosing and refining your topic. Your A3 topic is based on and builds on your A2 topic. Build on what you have already done.
Use the research and insights from A1 and A2 to frame your review.
What do you think are the major gaps?
Topic/ Issue: Choose an issue/topic that you are interested in and passionate about. 5 Topics
Topic 1: Structural Violence Inequality and Fea
Topic 2: A Gendered Analysis
Topic 3: What About the Children?
Topic 4: Engaging Men
Topic 5: First Nations
Framed within these topics are the complex interactions drawing off and building on our experiences and understandings the complex ways, race, class, age, sexuality.
Women, those from CALD backgrounds, children, older women and those with disability, LGBTI+, Indigenous men, women and children.
Policy areas FV: Housing, Women, Indigenous, Family and Domestic Violence, Children and Youth, Elder Abuse, Disability
Look at the Commonwealth, NSW, Vic, Qld, ACT, Tasmania, NT, SA and WA (Commonwealth of Australia 2019 Links to
oader Australian policy reforms pp 39-46)
A3 Instructions:
1. Review the domestic violence literature and decide what aspect of the state, te
itory or federal government response to family violence you will examine in your report. It is important that your focus is na
ow and that you examine either the state, te
itory or national response as you only have 1,500 words to write your report