10 March 2008
Dispelling the myths of domestic violence
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Most people tend to think of domestic violence as something that happens between men and women, with the former the aggressor and women and children the victims. But figures from earlier this year showed that the number of women accused of being violent to their partner had risen by 25 percent over the past five years. And a recent national study of abuse among same sex relationships showed that 32 percent of those surveyed had experienced violence and abuse. So are women really becoming more violent? How many men and women are victims of domestic violence in same sex relationships?
Guests
Donna Justo
Director, Gold Coast Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Inc.
Priscilla McCorriston
Senior Social Worker Specialist, working part time with St George Domestic Violence Counselling Service, and in private practice
Member on the Same Sex Domestic Violence Working Group
Further Information
For information on the Gold Coast Domestic Violence Prevention Centre
Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearing House
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Jane Shields
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