With over twenty years’ experience in the domestic violence sector, Brian Sullivan provides an insight into the mindset of an offender and violence used to dominate and control victim survivors within relationships.

Leaning on his work with perpetrators as a facilitator of men’s programs and his PhD research exploring the effectiveness of court-mandated programs for male DV offenders, this episode will help listeners identify the warning signs and encourage reflection of people's own behaviour to promote change, as well as act as a reminder that while our general focus is rightly on victims, to ultimately reduce domestic violence, we also need to focus on perpetrators.

Content warning:

This podcast contains descriptions of domestic and family violence that listeners may find confronting, challenging or triggering. Stop and take a break at any time and reach out for support if needed. Audience discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police:

• In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000)
• Non-urgent domestic violence: call Policelink 131 444
• If it’s not safe to call or attend a police station: you can report domestic violence online at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting

Support and counselling is available:

• DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
• DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
• 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732

For further information and local service contact details: visit the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal here or search Queensland Government Domestic Violence.