- Target:
- Australian Government
- Region:
- Australia
Domestic Violence involves the use of force, threats or intimidation by one person to control and manipulate others.
* It is mainly commited by men against women.
* It includes financial, social, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as psychological and physical abuse.
* It cuts across all socio-economic groups, cultures, ages, and religious groups.
* Psychological or emotional abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse. Abuse in relantionship is never acceptable, whatever the circumstances.
Domestic Violence can have a profound effect on children whether they are personally abused or witness abuse of another family member.
38% of Women experiencing violence from a current partner and 46% of women who experienced violence by a previous partner said that children in their care had witnessed the violence.
We, The Citizens of New South Wales, call on the Australian Parliament to implement policies to provide a broad strategy for women's services and their children to have an effective protection from violence and equitable access to services.
We believe that a co-ordinated approach to assist women and children experincing domestic violence, an early intervention program and the right justice system will substantially change and improve their lives.
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The Help Stop Domestic Violence petition to Australian Government was written by Rosa Kayama and is in the category Gender Rights and Issues at GoPetition.