This discussion will focus on the background behind the landmark Migrant and Refugee Women Safety and Security Study. This was a national study undertaken by Harmony Alliance: Migrant and Refugee Women for Change (a national women's alliance) and Monash University.

The seminar will explore the survey design and implementation, as a national first focused on migrant and refugee women's self-report data on domestic and family violence as well as experiences of crime, trust in/attitudes towards institutions including police, and broader financial security. The discussion will revolve around the impetus for the survey, the challenges and benefits of undertaking a survey such as this and the ways in which ongoing research, and research partnerships to lead such work, are important. 

Our speaker

Associate Professor Marie Segrave

Marie Segrave is an Associate Professor in Criminology and the Head of School for the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. Marie is a lead researcher across two research centres: Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre and Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre. Her research has focused largely on the connection between border control, migration and exploitation and abuse: with a long-standing focus on the design and implementation of counter-trafficking/modern slavery efforts. She has led three major research projects that have explored the intersection of domestic and family violence with migration systems and policies in Australia, with a focus on temporary migration.

About the Victoria Law Foundation Research Network

Thank you for showing an interest in Victoria Law Foundation’s Research Network.

We are aiming to build a network across the justice, community, and academic sectors to share knowledge and encourage collaboration among those working on legal research and evaluation related to access to justice issues.

What will this involve?

Throughout the year we will hold events where attendees can showcase or learn about interesting research projects, findings, work currently being conducted, and learnings from past projects.

Who can be part of the network?

We welcome those who are conducting research and evaluation in relation to access to justice issues.

Migrant and Refugee Women in Australia: The Safety and Security Study