Dr Karen Williams

Dr. Karen Williams is a consultant psychiatrist who treats patients whom have suffered complex trauma and other kinds of trauma. The deficit of services targeted for this population has led to her founding the organisation Doctors Against Violence Towards Women. The primary aim of this group is to advocate for increased public and professional awareness of trauma informed care.

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How do convicted child sex offenders get working with children checks?

A Victorian man convicted of raping a 14 year old boy in a public toilet in 1996 has successfully obtained a working with children check.

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#NotAllWomen harm their babies but all mums get screened for mental illness

Most women accept that even though they may not have a history of mental illness mums getting screened for psychosis is critical for the safety of children.

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An open letter to Joe Hildebrand from a psychiatrist who treats victims of violence daily

Dr Karen Williams, a psychiatrist who works with victims of violence every day, responds to Joe Hildebrand’s comments about violence against women.

How do convicted child sex offenders get working with children checks?

#NotAllWomen harm their babies but all mums get screened for mental illness

An open letter to Joe Hildebrand from a psychiatrist who treats victims of violence daily

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