Hon Alison Xamon asks about the attributed causes of increased reports of family and domestic violence to police and whether a similar increase is anticipated in the coming financial year. The Minister attributes the increase to heightened awareness, improved legislation, and increased service availability, and anticipates further increases.

AnsweredQoN 5758Legislative Council
Asked
26 June 2012
Portfolio
Child Protection

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I refer to page 701 of the 2012-13 Budget papers regarding family and domestic violence and the increase in the incidence reported to police, and I ask —
(1) What is this increase attributed to?
(2) Does the Minister anticipate a similar increase over the coming financial year?

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Answered
11 September 2012
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
77 days
1. There are various factors that may contribute to an increase in the number of incidents reported to police including heightened community awareness that family and domestic violence is unacceptable as well as improvements in legislation and the increased availability of services and supports.
2. It is anticipated that there may be further increases in the number of reports to police and other agencies.
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