Analysis of Domestic Violence in Australia: A Criminal Law Report

This report provides an in-depth analysis of domestic violence in Australia, examining its definition under the Family Law Act 1975 and its significance as a social issue. It identifies the people affected, including main victims (women) and perpetrators (primarily men), while exploring the impact on the wider community. The report discusses the occurrence, prevalence, and consequences of domestic violence, emphasizing factors like drugs, alcohol, stress, and anger. It highlights the low reporting rates to the police and the increasing offender rates. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of ending domestic violence and suggests solutions such as prevention programs, penalties for perpetrators, increased government funding, and changes in court handling of the problem. The analysis draws upon academic literature and provides a comprehensive overview of the issue, including references in APA 6th edition format.

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CRIMINAL LAW
MARCH 19, 2020
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Problem of domestic violence.....................................................................................................................2
People affected by problem.........................................................................................................................2
Main victims................................................................................................................................................2
Main perpetrators........................................................................................................................................2
Impact of problem on wider community......................................................................................................3
Occurrence of problem................................................................................................................................3
Prevalence of problem.................................................................................................................................3
Consequences of problem............................................................................................................................3
Importance of fixing problem......................................................................................................................3
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................4
References...................................................................................................................................................5

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Introduction
The domestic violence is considered as violence, misuse and bullying between the
individuals who are presently or have formerly been in the intimate relation. In the following
parts, the problem of domestic violence, affected people, occurrence, impact, and prevalence of
domestic violence, consequences and solution of domestic violence is discussed and critically
examined.
Problem of domestic violence
In Australia, the domestic violence is described under the Family Law Act 1975 as
"ferocious, frightening, or other conduct by the individual that forces and regulates members of
the family, or causes members of family to be terrible. In Australia, it is important social issue
that has key influence on the health of females in the society.
People affected by problem
As per the survey, one in six women as well as one in twenty men have experienced
minimum one instance of the domestic violence from present or former companion since an age
of 15
Main victims
The problem of domestic violence makes the women victims of violence in various
forms. It includes sexual assault, physical assault, as well as verbal abuse.
Main perpetrators
It can see that men in against of women conduct approximately 95% of domestic violence
in Australia. The men are main culprits who abuse women (Spangaro, 2018).

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Impact of problem on wider community
The domestic violence fighters face various challenges after enduring physical, emotional
abuse as well as psychological abuse. It can take time for the victims to make adjustments in the
life once again. They take time to be in safe environment, particularly if the culprits were violent
and their actions were harsh over the extended time.
Occurrence of problem
It is evident that the drugs as well as alcohol is main factor for the occurrence of domestic
violence. It also takes place because of the stress, fear, and anger. Mostly, the men abuse women
at home privately.
Prevalence of problem
As per the research, below 1% of domestic violence matters are reported in police station.
In 2016–2017, the offender rate that is number of criminals in population
of Australia, enhanced to some extent from 1.98 % to 2 %. Now it is increasing more (Coomber,
et. al, 2019).
Consequences of problem
The problem of domestic violence is not new. The men are abusing women from old
time. It had negative impact on the society and economy of the nation (Stubbs & Wangmann,
2017).
Importance of fixing problem
To maintain just and equality, the domestic violence should be ended very soon. The best
way to fix this problem is to conduct prevention programs. There should be provision to make
penalty on the perpetrators for domestic violence. In addition, the government should increase

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funds for various services. Further, it is also required to make changed in the way of handling
this problem by courts (Bloom & Tavrow, 2018).
Conclusion
As per the above analysis, it can be concluded that the problem of domestic violence is
serious problem. It is very essential to solve this problem in Australia. It is found that the
government should make efforts to end this problem. The government should provide financial
help to the women for her independence.

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References
Bloom, B. E., & Tavrow, P. (2018). Are Primary Care Clinicians Serving Low-Income
Patients More Likely to Screen for Domestic Violence?. journal of community and preventive
medicine, 1(2), 1-8.
Coomber, K., Mayshak, R., Liknaitzky, P., Curtis, A., Walker, A., Hyder, S., & Miller, P.
(2019). The role of illicit drug use in family and domestic violence in Australia. Journal
of interpersonal violence, 0886260519843288.
Spangaro, J. (2018). What is the role of health systems in responding to domestic violence? An
evidence review. Australian health review, 41(6), 639-645.
Stubbs, J., & Wangmann, J. (2017). Australian perspectives on domestic violence. In Global
responses to domestic violence (pp. 167-188). Springer, Cham.