PSYU3399 family violence

Question 1

How does child abuse affect children in Australia?

Answer 1

04-06 injury was leading cause of death 0-14 and assault the 3rd most common type of injury.
07-08 55, 120 cases were substantiated from child protection notifications

Question 2

How many Australians does DV affect?

Answer 2

1 in 6 (W)and 1 in 20 (M) had experienced physical or sexual violence from a former partner. 1 in 4 W emotional abuse. 1 in 5 sexual violence

Question 3

How many DV cases do Australian police deal with?

Answer 3

One case every 2 minutes. 239,846 a year

Question 4

How many women die from DV? What are other consequences?

Answer 4

At least one woman a week. It also contributes to disability and illness more than any other preventable risk factor.

Question 5

How many women with disabilities are victims of abuse?

Answer 5

70-90% with intellectual abilities. Any disabilities 40% more likely.

Question 6

How many more times likely are women between 14-19 and 18-25 to experience abuse?

Answer 6

4x 2x

Question 7

How does DV intersect with separation?

Answer 7

2/3+ of separated mothers report emotional &/or physical abuse, ½+ fathers. 1/5 have safety concerns about ongoing contact.

Question 8

What is the cost of family violence?

Answer 8

13.6 B, 5.1% of total disease burden but incalculable on a personal & social level.