Jess Hill in conversation with Yvette Vignando

Jess is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected thinkers on gendered violence. Her bestselling book See What You Made Me Do takes a deep and confronting look at the abuse experienced by women and children, the systems that can enable it, and the changes needed to break cycles of violence.

In conversation with Yvette, Jess will discuss the new and updated edition of this groundbreaking book and consider what it could take for Australia to more effectively address violence against women and children.

About See What You Made Me Do: Winner of the 2020 Stella Prize, See What You Made Me Do has influenced and educated policymakers, the domestic, family and sexual violence sector and the broader community. The updated edition continues Jess's examination of the forces behind domestic abuse while asking what meaningful change could look like.

About Jess Hill: Jess is a Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist, author and educator. She is also the author of the Quarterly Essays The Reckoning and Losing It, and writer and presenter of acclaimed SBS docuseries and the podcast The Trap.

About Yvette Vignando: Yvette is CEO of Mary’s House Services and has extensive experience across the domestic and family violence, community legal and crisis housing sectors.

This talk is part of the 'The power of stories: Resilience, change and finding your voice' event.

Books will be available to purchase on the day from Constant Reader Bookshop.

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