"The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative", Clementine Ford, Sydney Morning Herald, May 14, 2018

In this article, Clementine Ford discusses problems with the "good bloke" narrative used by the media in cases of familial homicide. Ford writes about how this narrative allows perpetrators of domestic/family violence to see themselves as victims of events beyond their control that drive them to perpetrate such violence. They are therefore excused in their own minds (and in the minds of some community members) from being responsible for their actions.  Read the full article here.