I have to post and this may be triggering to other people. It is a post about domestic violence. As a victim of childhood/teenager/young adult of family abuse, I am so inflamed that one woman in Australia is killed a week (minimum) in a domestic violence situation. That the horror that is felt especially after the most recent murder of

I understand the rage women feel and the huge #metoo movement. Yet domestic violence kills and injures more women and childre. Ir is almost important to understand males are victims of domestic violence too.

What I do not understand is that i I struggle to understand how domestic violence and the murder of children and woman by their father/ husband or partner is not a huge HUGE ISSUE!

I personally can only see it as certainly our State and Federal Governments not overhauling the legislation so that police have more power, that women are believed not made to feel intimidated again by the process of reporting and the inability and powerlessness the police have to actually stop a known abuser from doing worse. It is only when a woman finally takes that step to leave, if she can, herself. How do we as a community empower women in these situations if the Government will not put in place legislation that does not require equal parenting access over the risks and concerns of a parent usualy the mother who has been to hell and back just to than be told she must work with the violent threatening manipulative controlling man so he can have access to his children. Alone!

Only a few days ago here in Australia, a bastard and there is no other word I can use, somehow managed to get into his wife’s car, (they were living apart) as she was taking her 3 young children to school. They had not traveled far a short distance, when the car erupted into flames! This piece of shit, had escaped and was telling people trying to get into the car, to let it burn, his wife as she was being taken helped told someone he poured petrol on us! WTF? This piece of shit got into the car and threw petrol over his killed Aaliyah, 6, Laianah, 4, and Trey, 3. These were his young children and his wife, and this bastard set them on fire.

He sitting on the side of the road, then kills himself. As his three children burn to death and his wife is burning . His wife burnt severely being pulled out of the drivers seat by and attended to by neighbours. Sadly Hannah died several hours later in hospital she had burns to 97% of her body, yet she was able to tell first responders what occured.

This is Hannah Clarke’s footprint.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-22/hannah-clarke-family-speak-out-after-her-murder/11990270

Hannah’s brother, Nathaniel Clarke, said she suffered horrific injuries.

“My sister was so badly burnt the only thing they could do for memorabilia of her was a footprint because the soles of her feet were the only part of her body that weren’t burnt,” he said.

“We’re wanting the symbol of her foot to be a symbol for her and her legacy.

“We want to try and start something to help women who are in this situation who have suffered domestic abuse mentally, physically, sexually — you know there are so many different parts of it.”
By Rachel Riga, Jake Kearnan and Jessica van Vonderen

It is really telling when the piece of shit who murdered his wife and 3 young children, headings in Newspapers

HORROR DEATH

Rugby star Rowan Baxter posted ‘Goodnight my babies’ on Facebook before killing three kids, wife and himself in car fire

• Les Steed
• Holly Christodoulou
• Rebecca Husselbee
• Ally Foster

• Feb 18 2020, 19:49 ET
• Updated: Feb 19 2020, 17:37 ET

Ex-league player who killed his family on school run tried to stop neighbours from putting out fire This was a headline on Fox Sports?

Seriously…what is it with news doing this?

The following information is from Our Watch Organisation Australia,

Key facts

The following basic statistics help demonstrate the prevalence and severity of violence against women:

• On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner.^₁
• 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15.² 
• 1 in 5 Australian women has experienced sexual violence.³ 
• 1 in 6 Australian women has experienced physical or sexual violence by current or former partner.⁴
• 1 in 4 Australian women has experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner.⁵
• Australian women are nearly three times more likely than men to experience violence from an intimate partner.⁶
• Australian women are almost four times more likely than men to be hospitalised after being assaulted by their spouse or partner.⁷ 
• Women are more than twice as likely as men to have experienced fear or anxiety due to violence from a former partner.⁸
• More than two-thirds (68%) of mothers who had children in their care when they experienced violence from their previous partner said their children had seen or heard the violence.⁹
• Almost one in 10 women (9.4%) have experienced violence by a stranger since the age of 15.¹⁰
• Young women (18 – 24 years) experience significantly higher rates of physical and sexual violence than women in older age groups.¹¹
• There is growing evidence that women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence.¹²
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women report experiencing violence in the previous.¹² months at 3.1 times the rate of non-Indigenous women.¹³
• In 2014–15, Indigenous women were 32 times as likely to be hospitalised due to family violence as non-Indigenous women.¹⁴
  
  https://www.ourwatch.org.au/Understanding-Violence/Facts-and-figures
  

Today there are two reports one of a woman murdered as a result according to police of domestic violence in Townsville, and another near Ipswich of a 29year old man who was charged with five offences including strangulation, assault occasioning bodily harm, deprivation of liberty and contravening a Domestic Violence Order.

Domestic Violence Statistics in Australia from White Ribbon

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.

Prevalence

These statistics on domestic violence, emotional abuse and murder demonstrate the prevalence and severity of violence against women in Australia.

On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner.

Bryant, W. & Bricknall, S. (2017). Homicide in Australia 2012-2014: National Homicide Monitoring Program report. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. Retrieved from https://aic.gov.au/publications/sr/sr002

1 in 4 women have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner since the age of 15.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0
 

1 in 5 women have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0
 

85% of Australian women have been sexually harassed.

AHRC (2018). Everyone’s business: 4^th national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2Ea7Q6C

Almost 40% of women continued to experience violence from their partner while temporarily separated.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0
 

1 in 6 women have experienced stalking since the age of 15.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0

Statistics indicate that domestic violence rates are higher in rural and regional NSW.

Grech, K. and Burgess, M. (2011). Trends and patterns in domestic violence assaults: 2001 to 2010. Bureau of Statistics, Issue Paper no. 61. Sydney: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. Retrieved from https://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Documents/BB/bb61.pdf

Impact on health

Statistics show that domestic violence has a negative impact on a woman’s health, including mental health.

Intimate partner violence is a leading contributor to illness, disability and premature death for women aged 18-44.

Ayre et al. (2016). Examination of the burden of disease of intimate partner violence against women in 2011. Sydney: ANROWS. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2W1LzfV

Children and young people

These statistics show that many young people are exposed to domestic violence, and experience child abuse, harassment and family violence. This has an impact on their social well-being and mental health.

Young people have an important role to play in breaking cycles of violence. By challenging the sexist attitudes and behaviours of young people, and promoting respectful relationships, we can stop the violence before it starts.

Find out more about our Breaking the Silence Schools Program.

1 in 6 women experienced abuse before the age of fifteen.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0

Children of mothers experiencing domestic violence have higher rates of social and emotional problems than other children.

Shin H., Rogers H. & Law V. (2015). Domestic violence in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Canberra: Department of Social Services.

1 in 4 young people think it’s pretty normal for guys to pressure girls into sex.

Website: Hall and Partners Open Mind. (2015). The Line campaign. Summary of Research Findings. Melbourne: Our Watch. Retrieved from: https://www.ourwatch.org.au/Media-Resources?c=TheLine

1 in 5 students have been sexually harassed in a university setting.

Australian Human Rights Commission. (2017). Change The Course: National Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Australian Universities. Sydney: AHRC. Retrieved from: http://bit.ly/2tSAdgV

1 in 3 women aged 18-24 have experienced sexual harassment.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety, Australia, 2016 cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2xqbuUn

1 in 3 young people don’t think controlling someone is a form of violence.

Hall and Partners Open Mind. (2015). The Line campaign. Summary of Research Findings. Melbourne: Our Watch. Retrieved from: https://www.ourwatch.org.au/Media-Resources?c=TheLine

1 in 4 young people don’t think it’s serious when guys insult or verbally harass girls in the street.

Hall and Partners Open Mind. (2015). The Line campaign. Summary of Research Findings. Melbourne: Our Watch. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2Cd1O5c

1 in 3 young people presenting alone to homelessness services have experienced domestic violence.

Source: AIHW (2018). Specialist Homelessness Services Annual Report 2016-17. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2RHwr6h

Economic impact

Statistics on the economic costs of violence against women prove that this issue impacts everyone.

Violence against women is estimated to cost the Australian economy $22 billion a year.

KPMG. (2016). The cost of violence against women and their children in Australia. Canberra: Department of Social Services. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2wzVWxC

Indigenous Australia

Statistics show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience high levels of violence and abuse. Family violence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people impacts on the health and social outcomes of women and children.

Indigenous women are 32x more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than non-indigenous women.

Website: Hall and Partners Open Mind. (2015). The Line campaign. Summary of Research Findings. Melbourne: Our Watch. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2Cd1O5c

LGBTQIA+

Statistics show that women who identify as LGBTQIA+ experience high levels of violence and abuse.

92% of women who identify as LGBTQIA+ have experienced sexual harassment in their lifetime.

AHRC (2018). Everyone’s business: 4^th national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2Ea7Q6C

Disability

9 out of 10 women with a disability have been sexually harassed.

AHRC (2018). Everyone’s business: 4^th national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2Ea7Q6C

1 in 2 women with a disability have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace in the last 5 years.

AHRC (2018). Everyone’s business: 4^th national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2Ea7Q6C

Homelessness and housing

Statistics demonstrate the clear link between domestic violence and homelessness. Ending men’s violence against women would see homelessness among women and their children decrease.

Domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women and their children.

AIHW. (2017). Specialist Homelessness Services 2016–17. Canberra: AIHW. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2WDrP6u

Most women leaving a violent relationship move out of their home.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/1OgLEWS

Seeking help

These statistics show the role services, friends and family play in supporting women escaping domestic violence and supporting women experiencing abuse.

Australian police deal with domestic violence every two minutes.

ABC (2016). Australian police deal with domestic violence every two minutes. Available: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-21/domestic-violence/7341716b.

Women seeking support for partner violence are most likely to ask friends or family for help.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0

18% of people who experienced workplace sexual assault sought advice or support.

AHRC (2018). Everyone’s business: 4^th national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2Ea7Q6C

Workplace attitudes

Research and statistics show the critical role of good workplace responses to domestic violence. Data on workplace harassment also shows the importance of employers creating safe workplaces for women.

Find out more about our Workplace Accreditation Program.

Over 60% of women experiencing violence from a current partner are working.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0

Technology and abuse

Statistics on image-based abuse in Australia reveal that many people have experienced this form of abuse. Sometimes known as revenge porn, research shows that image-based abuse has significant negative consequences for the mental health of victims and survivors.

Find out more about image-based abuse.

Almost 1 in 3 women have been sexually harassed online or via some form of technology.

AHRC (2018). Everyone’s business: 4^th national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Retrieved from: https://whiteribbon.org/2Ea7Q6C

1 in 5 Australians have experienced image-based abuse.

Henry, N., Powell, A. & Flynn, A. (2017). Not just ‘revenge pornography’: Australia’s experiences of image-based abuse. Melbourne: RMIT University. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2NP4TK7

1 in 3 young people aged 16-19 report an experience of image based abuse.

Henry, N., Powell, A. & Flynn, A. (2017). Not just ‘revenge pornography’: Australia’s experiences of image-based abuse. Melbourne: RMIT University. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2NP4TK7

1 in 2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders report an experience of image-based-abuse.

Henry, N., Powell, A. & Flynn, A. (2017). Not just ‘revenge pornography’: Australia’s experiences of image-based abuse. Melbourne: RMIT University. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2NP4TK7

1 in 2 Australians with a disability report an experience of image-based abuse.

Henry, N., Powell, A. & Flynn, A. (2017). Not just ‘revenge pornography’: Australia’s experiences of image-based abuse. Melbourne: RMIT University. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2NP4TK7

Victims of image-based abuse experience high levels of psychological distress.

Henry, N., Powell, A. & Flynn, A. (2017). Not just ‘revenge pornography’: Australia’s experiences of image-based abuse. Melbourne: RMIT University. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2NP4TK7

About our statistics

Violence against women is a complex and widespread issue, and whilst the above statistics give rich insights into women’s experiences and men’s behaviour as perpetrators of violence, it is important to note that the above statistics are not an exhaustive list. They are constantly updated as new data is uncovered.

These statistics should also be viewed as underestimates. Many women will never share their experience of violence, either with Police or with researchers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. So the statistics we get from these sources will always be an underestimate of the extent of the problem.

Other organisations working in the ‘violence against women’ space have also produced helpful resources about statistics. Of particular note are two by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS):

• Key statistics about violence against women
• How to accurately use key statistics about violence against women

Also useful is the original source of much of the above data, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Personal Safety Survey Data 2016

I include the technological statistics here as many victims of domestic violence are females and children harrassed by the usually male partner/husband/boyfriend. ex/partner/husband/boyfriend. Though as I have stated males are also victims of domestic violence.

The following are from the WHITE RIBBON Austraila website
https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/find-help/domestic-violence-hotlines/

Domestic Violence Hotlines

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we work to change the attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence against women.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence and need help or support,
please contact one of the support hotline numbers below.

To find local services near you and programs, please visit our Support Services page.

Call 000 for Police and Ambulance help if you are immediate danger.

Counselling and support

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Confidential information, counselling and support service
Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Call toll-free 1800 737 732.Visit website

Lifeline

13 11 14

Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State.
Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.Visit website

Men’s Referral Service

1300 766 491

This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
Call 1300 766 491 if you would like help with male behavioural and relationship concerns. Visit Website

Mensline Australia

1300 789 978

Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support an information service for Australian men.
Call 1300 789 978 for help.Visit website

Kids Help Line

1800 551 800

Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia. Call 1800 551 800 for help.Visit website

Relationships Australia

1300 364 277

Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
To be connected to the nearest Relationships Australia, call 1300 364 277 (for the cost of a local call).Visit website

Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline

1800 019 123

Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal victims of crime who would like information on victims rights, how to access counselling and financial assistance. Call the hotline for help

Sikh Helpline Australia

The ‘Sikh Helpline Australia’ is an Australia-wide confidential support service for those in the Sikh community where anyone can get help, advice, counselling and information on various personal and professional issues. Call 0401401040 for help.Visit the website

Translating & Interpreting Service

131 450

Gain free access to a telephone or on-site interpreter in your own language. Immediate phone interpreting is available 24 hours, every day of the year, on 131 450.Visit website

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

Free counselling 24/7, whether you’re feeling suicidal, are worried about someone else, or have lost someone to suicide.
Call 1300 659 467 for help.Visit website

Australian Childhood Foundation

1800 176 453
/ 03 9874 3922

Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse.
For information, email them at info@childhood.org.au.
For counselling services, call toll-free number 1800 176 453.Visit website

Blue Knot Foundation

1300 657 380

Telephone counselling for adult survivors of childhood trauma, their friends, family and the health care professionals who support them. Call 1300 657 380 between 9am-5pm for counselling services or email at helpline@blueknot.org.au. Visit website

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline

1800 880 052

An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
Call the free hotline on 1800 880 052.Visit website

Bursting the Bubble

What’s OK at Home?

This website for young people has been developed by the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria. It has been designed to help people understand what family violence is, why it happens, how to recognise it and how to help others who are experiencing it.Visit website

Penda

Smartphone financial & personal safety app

Penda is a free, national app with legal, financial, and personal safety information and referrals for women who have experienced domestic and family violence. Domestic violence service apps should only be downloaded if you have safe, secure control and access to your phone.Download the app

Daisy

Smartphone support services app

Daisy is an app developed to connect people experiencing violence or abuse to services in their local area. The app includes safety features to help protect your privacy. However, domestic violence service apps are only recommended to those who have safe and secure access to their phone.