It aims to delve deeper into the issue of domestic violence by examining its social and legal implications, and analysing the current legislation, and providing recommendations. .
Domestic violence is known by many names including spouse abuse, domestic abuse, domestic assault, battering, partner abuse, wife beating and so on. McCue (1995), maintains that it is commonly accepted by legal professionals as "the emotional, physical or sexual abuse perpetrated against a person by that person's spouse, former spouse, partner, former partner or by the other parent of a minor child". Whatever name is used to refer to it, domestic violence is a very grave and difficult problem faced by Australian society. In the past, the law did not view domestic violence seriously, and therefore only the criminal law applied, but there was no legislation specifically regulating domestic violence. However in the 1980's, all states and territories in Australia enacted legislation to control domestic violence. The first jurisdiction to do so was South Australia in 1982, followed by New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania also in 1982. Then the ACT followed in 1986, then Victoria in 1987, followed by Queensland and The Northern Territory in 1989. This report will be focusing specifically on Queensland legislation.
In Queensland, there are various acts, which protect domestic violence victims (see appendix 2) however; the main ones are the Australian Family Law Act 1975 and the Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act (1989) Qld. Division 11 of the Family Law Act 1975 deals with family violence, and more specifically with contact orders and family violence orders. However the Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989 (Qld) is the primary piece of legislation dealing with domestic violence. The Act applies to assault and harassment by a person against his or her spouse, de facto partner, former spouse or former de facto partner, or parent of his or her child, therefore these are the stakeholders primary protected under this Act.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. ... There are several myths about domestic violence. ... But men are also the victims of domestic violence. ... A lot of people may wonder "what is domestic violence?" ... I have also been a victim of domestic violence myself. ...
Domestic Violence. ... Domestic violence's whirlwind effect has been around since human life itself. America needs to crack down and needs to aid the fight against domestic violence. ... What defines domestic violence? ... Domestic violence is also a leading cause in money loss by businesses. ...
MYTHS ABOUT DOMESTIC VILOENCE The problem of domestic violence has reached out to many people and has left these people wondering why domestic violence happens? ... Between one in three and one in ten families may be affected by domestic violence (NSW Domestic Violence Committee, 1991). ... FORMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence shows its evil face in many forms beside physical. ... The most common form of domestic violence is physical abuse. ... EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN Studies have proven that domestic violence in the house hold is a very serious problem for...
Domestic Violence There are several lawsuits having to do with domestic violence, but today there are about 3-4 times as many offenses as there was 75 years ago. Domestic violence tears thousands of family's apart every year. You may not think there are as many cases of domestic violence. Domestic violence isn't always a husband or boy friend beating their kid or girlfriend/wife. ... Most of all acts of domestic violence are involved with alcohol and drugs. ...
Domestic violence is both a social and legal problem. ... The main purpose of this Act is achieved by allowing a court to make a domestic violence order to provide protection for the person against further domestic violence. Domestic violence is usually perpetrated by men against women. ... Reports of domestic violence are becoming more and more frequent each year. ... Clearly, not all cases involving domestic violence are reported, and it is for this reason that these studies relating to domestic violence are not reliable. ...
Domestic Violence is a significant problem in Queensland today, and unfortunately, the current legislation dealing with this serious issue is ineffective in protecting women from abuse at the hands of their partners. Over the past few years, society has witnessed an increasing awareness of the phenomenon of domestic violence. ... Yet nowadays in the light of changes in cultural norms and developments in our ability to diagnose cases of domestic violence, awareness of the problem has increased and domestic violence is recognised as a problem demanding comprehension and treatment in order for ...
Domestic Violence is defined as "violent behavior committed by one intimate partner against another. ... In the past domestic violence in the workplace was considered taboo, no one wanted to get involved in the private matter. ... There are also many other ways domestic violence can show up in the workplace. ... It is quite common that a domestic violence victim will not come forward to discuss what is occurring in their marriage or intimate relationship. ... Victims of domestic violence need a variety of services when getting out of the relationship. ...
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