The Australian Government is committed to
reducing all violence in our communities, including domestic violence and
sexual assault which are among the most pervasive forms of violence.
Domestic and family violence related
homelessness is a widespread and growing problem in Australia. Every year
Australian women and children have their lives and housing disrupted
because of domestic and family violence.
As a relatively new crime type, information and
knowledge about trafficking in persons is still emerging. The AIC first
examined the issue in 1999 as part of the United Nations Global Programme
against Trafficking in Persons.
The objective of this report was to undertake
an accurate and comprehensive estimation of the costs of domestic violence
to the Australian economy.
Violence against women is associated with
serious reproductive outcomes.
