Have you ever felt unsafe, threatened or even afraid in your own home? Hello and good morning / afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I’m Charlotte Cook, here on behalf of the Not Now, Not Ever campaign. This campaign recognises that everyone has a role to play in changing the culture and attitudes that underpin violence in our community. It encourages Queenslanders to understand the importance of domestic violence in Australia. A lot of children and teenagers believe the laws are just put in the world to spoil fun; however laws allows the society to live in a safe world. “Law is the system by which a society is regulated” (Queensland Parliamentary Council, 2018). It consists of rules with regard to behaviour, both at the time of action. Rights also play an important role in achieving sustainable development; as they contribute to social and political stability. As Australian Citizens, we have found unity in our diversity and differences. All Australians should respect the values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and natural respect (Queensland Parliamentary Council, 2018).
Domestic and family violence is a significant health issue in Australia today. Forty-five per cent of the homicides that occurred in Queensland between 2007 and 2013 have been linked to domestic and family violence, with fatalities among women four times the rate of males (Queensland Coroner, 2014). If an adult in the family is hurting, humiliating, threating or even frightening relatives, it considered domestic violence. In 2014 the government decided to create an act called ‘domestic and family violence act’ to reduce the violence in Australian homes. It’s extremely common for families to fight, however children who live in homes involving domestic violence, tend to grow up in an environment that is unpredictable, filled with tension, anxiety and dominated by fear. This can lead to significant emotional and psychological trauma (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2017). Instead of growing up in an emotionally and physically safe, secure, nurturing and predictable environment, these children and teenagers are forced to worry about the future. Introducing this act has dramatically change society and they view domestic violence, it ensures the safety and wellbeing of children and their families. Ever since our society's attitude toward domestic violence began to change, numerous laws have been enacted every year that specifically address domestic violence within our states. As a result, the consequences of committing or being accused of committing domestic violence are also amplifying. One of the most serious consequences of domestic violence is the stigma that is attached to these crimes. With a conviction of domestic violence on one's record, it can be very difficult to obtain employment in certain types of occupations, especially jobs within government. Imprisonment is another consequence for disobeying this law. There are …show more content…
There are many social issues towards family violence. An occurring cycle of violence continues throughout Australia. It is found that many violent relationships in households, follow a common pattern or cycle. This cycle continues over and over, and may help explain why victims stay in abusive relationships (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2017). The basic parts of a domestic violence cycle, is when a child or teenager see or experience a violence from an abuser. This behaviour then passes down to other members of the house, repeating the abusers actions onto others. This causes a never ending cycle of occurring abuse in homes. This is one of the significant issues in today’s
Domestic and family violence is a significant health issue in Australia today. Forty-five per cent of the homicides that occurred in Queensland between 2007 and 2013 have been linked to domestic and family violence, with fatalities among women four times the rate of males (Queensland Coroner, 2014). If an adult in the family is hurting, humiliating, threating or even frightening relatives, it considered domestic violence. In 2014 the government decided to create an act called ‘domestic and family violence act’ to reduce the violence in Australian homes. It’s extremely common for families to fight, however children who live in homes involving domestic violence, tend to grow up in an environment that is unpredictable, filled with tension, anxiety and dominated by fear. This can lead to significant emotional and psychological trauma (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2017). Instead of growing up in an emotionally and physically safe, secure, nurturing and predictable environment, these children and teenagers are forced to worry about the future. Introducing this act has dramatically change society and they view domestic violence, it ensures the safety and wellbeing of children and their families. Ever since our society's attitude toward domestic violence began to change, numerous laws have been enacted every year that specifically address domestic violence within our states. As a result, the consequences of committing or being accused of committing domestic violence are also amplifying. One of the most serious consequences of domestic violence is the stigma that is attached to these crimes. With a conviction of domestic violence on one's record, it can be very difficult to obtain employment in certain types of occupations, especially jobs within government. Imprisonment is another consequence for disobeying this law. There are …show more content…
There are many social issues towards family violence. An occurring cycle of violence continues throughout Australia. It is found that many violent relationships in households, follow a common pattern or cycle. This cycle continues over and over, and may help explain why victims stay in abusive relationships (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2017). The basic parts of a domestic violence cycle, is when a child or teenager see or experience a violence from an abuser. This behaviour then passes down to other members of the house, repeating the abusers actions onto others. This causes a never ending cycle of occurring abuse in homes. This is one of the significant issues in today’s