In Victoria from 2011 to 2012 there was a 23% increase in reports to police of domestic violence with a 45% increase in the number of charges.
There were 50,382 reports with 17,528 charges.
Assault charges increased 43% to 16,047.
Breaches of an Intervention Order increased by 42% to 9,632.
In around 35% of instances children are present during family violence.
The average assailant is a male aged between twenty to forty years.
In around 20% of family violence matters the victim is male and usually likely to be harmed by someone other than their immediate partner.
Female victims were twice as likely to have multiple injuries.
If you have been the victim of Domestic Violence contact Victims of Crime Compensation Victoria for advice on 1800 000 055 or make an enquiry now at www.victimsofcrime.com.au
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