Anna Butler

activist

Anna Butler is the chair of the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network, an organization focused on examining and preventing domestic violence-related deaths. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics of abusive relationships and the societal factors that contribute to such violence. During the inquest into the murder of Lilie James, Butler emphasized the significance of recognizing and addressing controlling behaviors, which are often misinterpreted as signs of affection, thereby shedding light on the need for greater awareness and education regarding domestic abuse.