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Luke Costin

EXPLAINED: Hotline boost to help men prevent family violence | Vintage Vibes

Service providers say more men are seeking help to change their violent behaviour in the family. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

A crucial funding injection will help address a surge in men seeking help to stop using violence against women and children.

Almost $2 million in additional funding for the Men's Referral Service and the Brief Intervention Service was welcomed by its operator, which says ramping up early intervention targeting men is a critical step in ending family violence within a generation.

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