Family Violence

Question 1

What did Hon Kate Ellis MP (Minister for Women) say about family violence?

Answer 1

“There seems to be what I find a very concerning trend in this country for people both men and women, to try to play down the statistics —to try to shy away from them— or shut down discussion on the matter, but it will be absolutely impossible to make inroads into these family and domestic violence figures if people continue to diminish their importance.”

Question 2

Between 2004 - 2006 what was the leading cause of death among children aged 0-14years?

Answer 2

Injury

Question 3

In 2006, assault was the _____ most common type of injury causing death for australian children 0-14years old?

Answer 3

3rd

Question 4

In 2007-2008 how many notifications were made to child protection authorities and how many were substantiated?

Answer 4

1. 317,526
2. 55,120

Since then declined somewhat but still alarming

Question 5

From the 2012 ABS survey, how many women and men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner?

Answer 5

Women = 1 in 6
Men = 1 in 20

Question 6

From the 2012 ABS survey, how many women have experience emotion abuse from a current or former partner?

Answer 6

1 in 4

Question 7

From the 2012 ABS survey, how many women have experienced sexual violence?

Answer 7

1 in 5

Question 8

Where are women most likely to experience physical and sexual violence?

Answer 8

In their home, at the hands of a current or former partner

Question 9

How often to police deal with a domestic violence matter?

Answer 9

Every 2 minutes
657 on ave per day

Question 10

In Aus, how often is a women killed by a partner or former partner?

Answer 10

1 women a week

Question 11

What contributes to the most death, disability and illness in women aged 15-44 than any other preventable risk factor?

Answer 11

Intimate partner violence

Question 12

What is the single largest driver of homelessness for women?

Answer 12

Domestic or family violence

55% of women presenting to specialist homelessness services

Question 13

Who is twice as likely (possibly up to 4x) to experience physical or sexual violence?

Answer 13

2x = Young women aged 18 - 25
4x = Young women aged 14 - 19

Question 14

70-90% of intellectually disabled women in Australia are…?

Answer 14

Victims of sexual abuse / violent secual encounters

Question 15

Women with disabilities are _____ more likely to experience DV

Answer 15

40%

Question 16

What are the elements of Power and Control related to people with disabilities in partner relationships?

Answer 16

1. Sexual abuse
2. Economic abuse
3. Privilege (Ableism)
4. Coercion and Threat
5. Withhold Support or Treatment
6. Emotional Abuse
7. Isolation
8. Minimize, Deny and Blame

Question 17

How many seperated mothers and fathers report emotional and/or physical abuse?

Answer 17

Mothers = Over 2/3
Fathers = Over 1/3

Question 18

Following separation, how many parents report safety concerns related to ongoing contact with the other parent?

Answer 18

1/5

Question 19

When does death most typically occur around family/domestic violence?

Answer 19

Usually following separation for the partner and children

Question 20

What is the economic cost for family violence?

Answer 20

$13.6 billion per year

5.1% of the total disease burden for Australian women 18-44

Personal and social cost is incalculable