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FAR REACHING IMPACT
Family and domes琀椀c violence is not just a
personal tragedy for those directly involved
but a pervasive issue that ripples through
communi琀椀es, a昀昀ec琀椀ng the very fabric of
society. Understanding the depth and breadth
of its impact is crucial for developing e昀昀ec琀椀ve
strategies to combat this crisis.
FDV contributes signi昀椀cantly to homelessness,
with it being a leading cause for women seeking
shelter. The disrup琀椀on to children’s lives
o昀琀en leads to educa琀椀onal di昀케cul琀椀es and can
perpetuate a cycle of violence into the next
genera琀椀on.
The economic impact is also substan琀椀al,
encompassing healthcare costs, lost
produc琀椀vity, and increased strain on social
services and the judicial system. The ABS’s
recorded crime vic琀椀ms report indicates that in
2022 there was a 27% increase in FDV-related
homicides from the previous year, underscoring
the growing challenge FDV presents to public
safety and law enforcement resources.
FDV also erodes the fabric of communi琀椀es,
undermining the sense of security that is
founda琀椀onal to societal wellbeing. Communi琀椀es
where violence is more prevalent face
challenges in fostering a sense of belonging and
safety, which are crucial for social cohesion and
the overall quality of life.