FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#11 - Flipbook - Page 37
Groups at Greater Risk
Certain groups are particularly vulnerable to
family, domestic and sexual violence:
Children: Around 13% of Australians aged 18
and over have witnessed violence towards a
parent before the age of 15. This exposure
can have severe and lasting impacts.
Women: Women are disproportionately
affected by all forms of violence, including
physical, emotional and economic abuse.
Marginalised Communities: Factors such as
remoteness, lower socioeconomic status,
disability, and cultural influences can elevate
the risk. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
women, in particular, face significantly higher
rates of family violence.
Recognising the Signs
Indicators that someone may be experiencing
family or domestic violence include:
Visible fear or anxiety in the presence of
certain individuals, such as partners or
caregivers.
Withdrawal from friends, family and social
activities.
Repeated and unexplained physical injuries.
Strict control over personal choices such as
clothing, social interactions, and technology
use.
Persistent harassment through calls,
messages or in-person encounters.
A person perpetrating
abuse may:
Intimidate or threaten the
victim.
Consistently demean or
belittle them.
Enforce strict rules about
behaviour, including the use
of personal belongings like
phones and cars.
React with anger when these
rules are not followed.
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