Domestic violence in Queensland has increased by 48% in the last 6 years. It’s the leading cause of female homelessness. The Lady Musgrave Trust rehomes women escaping violence. However, the earlier signs of violence are often hard to spot. Often people don’t know they’re in a dangerous relationship until it’s too late.
The Red Flags campaign highlights the often hard-to-spot signs of non-physical abuse, which can include emotional, psychological and financial control. All the red flags depicted are informed by lived experiences of coercive control from community submissions to Queensland’s Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce.
The campaign’s interactive film challenges viewers to see if they would spot the red flags, encouraging them to learn more and access support online. The film is now used as an educational resource across Queensland and beyond – reaching support centers in the United States.
