Year 10 Legal Studies: Domestic Violence

We have collected the latest facts and figures on men’s violence against women, including domestic violence statistics. These statistics show you the impact of domestic violence on women and children in Australia.

Campaigns have been waged for a decade, almost a billion dollars spent and yet women and children continue to face deadly threats in their homes.

This e-brief is a guide to Internet resources and research on domestic violence in Australia. The e-brief includes a survey of Commonwealth Government programs and initiatives and an overview of the research on the prevalence of domestic violence, at risk groups and communities, the costs of domestic violence to business and the community, and policy approaches designed to prevent domestic violence. Also included are key journal articles, a list of references and links to domestic violence websites in Australia, both government and non-government.

WATCH THIS: Wahleed Aly gives an editorial piece about domestic violence in Australia.

WATCH THIS: In this special episode the panel discusses the issue of domestic violence, why men are the main perpetrators, the difficulties prosecuting in a convoluted court system and what interventions are working to reduce violence. Panel: Jess Hill, Nicole Lee, Cheryl Axleby, Matt Boulton and Michael Salter.

WATCH THIS: Panel: Indigenous sports broadcaster and long-time anti-violence campaigner Charlie King; Australian of the Year Rosie Batty; the Ambassador for Women and Girls, Natasha Stott Despoja; families counsellor Simon Santosha; and Acting Victorian Police Commissioner Tim Cartwright gather for a panel discussion on domestic violence.

Domestic violence, much like suicide, has long been a taboo subject. Heidi Davoren looks at how the lack of media coverage has contributed to the misconceptions and shame associated with this issue.

Recently in Australia there has been a horrific wave of murders of women and children. But, in the aftermath of the #metoo movement, we have seen a change in the way the media are reporting violence against women.

Among the most vulnerable were women who were Indigenous, young or pregnant. One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner, a new report has found.

"Every country is home to domestic abusers. Only America gives them easy access to an arsenal and ammunition."

DrinkTank article linking increased alcohol consumption during major sporting events to an increase in domestic violence