Violence against women in Australia: research summary

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19 December 2011This publication presents a synopsis of the latest published research examining violence against women in Australia and its prevention.

This summary focuses on:

  • the extent of violence against women
  • population groups at risk
  • the health, economic and other consequences of the problem
  • factors that underlie and contribute to violence against women
  • themes for action to prevent violence against women from happening in the first place.
Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAcademic research centre, APO Member
CoverageAustralia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/27516
Views1385

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