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The prevalence of domestic violence among women during the COVID-19 pandemic
This paper presents the results of an online survey of 15,000 women aged 18 years and over. Respondents were asked about their experience of domestic violence in the last three months, as well as their experience of prior domestic violence. The aim was to measure the prevalence of violence since the beginning of February 2020...
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Changes in online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic: April update
This paper examines changes in online gambling behaviour in April 2020 and compares the results with those of March 2020. This comparison was based on identical surveys undertaken a month apart which asked about online gambling participation.
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Changes in online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study explores the potential for increased online gambling as a result of COVID-19 social distancing measures.
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Policing repeat domestic violence: would focused deterrence work in Australia?
Focused deterrence approaches to domestic violence have been developed in the US to increase offender accountability and ensure appropriately targeted responses to victims. This paper uses recent Australian research to explore the feasibility of adapting this model to an Australian context.
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Australians who view live streaming of child sexual abuse: an analysis of financial transactions
This preliminary study provides some insight into the nature and extent of child sexual abuse (CSA) live streaming behaviour among a cohort of Australians procuring such services from known facilitators in the Philippines. While there are important caveats to the findings, they provide useful insights for responding to the problem.