The Struggle Against Domestic Violence
A survivor shares her harrowing experience of domestic abuse, revealing stark statistics that highlight the severity of the issue. Married for 20 years, she endured over 50 instances of strangulation and filed 12 statements to the police.
Despite three intervention orders, the system failed her, with seven breaches going unpunished. She waited three years for her cries for help to be taken seriously. Tragically, her story reflects a broader crisis: 3.2 million Australian women face partner abuse, with 64 murdered last year due to inadequate support. This emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change.
Source News.au