Kate Fitz-Gibbon is an internationally recognised expert in violence against women and children. She is a Professor (Practice) with the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University and an Honorary Professorial Fellow with the Melbourne Law School. Kate's research examines system responses to domestic, family and sexual violence, child victimisation, interventions for people who use violence, and the impacts of policy and practice reform in Australia and internationally. Her research has shaped policy and law reform at the state and national levels, has been published in 8 books and over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has been cited by the High Court of Australia.