The state of domestic violence in Australia: 2020 update
48: The number of deaths due to violence against women in Australia
3: The number of deaths due to violence against women in Australia yesterday
10% number of Australian women in a relationship who experienced domestic violence in the pandemic’s initial stages
50% of Australian women with previous abuse experience say the abuse has become more frequent or severe since the pandemic began
56% the proportion of domestic violence victims who did not call the police after recent abuse
37% the proportion of domestic violence victims who said they wanted advice or support during the pandemic but could not get it because of safety concerns
“2020 will be remembered as the worst year for domestic violence that any of us who are in the sector now have ever experienced.”
Chief executive of Women’s Safety New South Wales, Hayley Foster, to Guardian Australia on Tuesday.
“If you’re in lock-in and you need to call for help but you’re under 24/7 surveillance, you’ve got no exit, you’ve got no place to go. You can’t go to your friend’s place, you can’t go drive the kids to school, because there’s no school.”
Chief executive of Safe Steps domestic violence crisis support, Rita Butera, to Guardian Australia on Tuesday.
Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Lifeline: 131 114
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732