2020
DV Death Count
- Women
- 44
- Children
- 15
- Men
- 32
Domestic Violence Awareness Australia
Violence
has no
gender.
Honest awareness, statistics and resources on domestic violence in Australia — for every survivor, regardless of gender.
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DV Homicide
Statistics
Recorded domestic-violence-related deaths across Australia, broken down by demographic group.
2021
DV Death Count
- Women
- 34
- Children
- 14
- Men
- 26
2022
DV Death Count
- Women
- 20
- Children
- 23
- Men
- 9
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Statistics and research on domestic violence.
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Recorded domestic-violence-related deaths.
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Help and resources for survivors.
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Legal information and guidance.
Visit →Report DV
How to report domestic violence.
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Major Update to the Partner Abuse State of Knowledge Project
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