It is responsible for increasing the evidence base of what reduces family violence and supporting people and organisations that contribute to this.
[2] The main function of ANROWS is to grow the evidence base of which measures help to reduce or end violence against women and children in Australia.
ANRA identifies the evidence needed to end domestic, family and sexual violence, as well as how it should be produced.
It is intended to be used by those also involved in growing the evidence base, including researchers, funding bodies, policymakers, survivor advocates, and social impact organisations.
[11][12] The organisation also publishes other research findings, which are regularly reported by mainstream media, universities, and specialist outlets.