Submission to the Royal Commission on Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence – September 2024

Domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) represents a significant concern for young people, who should be recognized as priority stakeholders. Young people should be acknowledged both as victim- survivors and perpetrators of DFSV, and the elevated risk they experience should be taken into consideration throughout the Royal Commission.

YACSA maintains that governments, institutions, workplaces, and the community play a crucial role in initiating and supporting social and cultural change to prevent violence before its occurrence. Furthermore, as identified by Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety, YACSA recognises that young people are agents of change in ending violence against women and children and should be prioritised as such.