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Campbelltown Says No To Domestic And Family Violence

Domestic and family violence is a violation of human rights that undermines a person’s health, freedom, safety, and dignity. No form of violence is ever acceptable. 

Domestic and family violence occurs in all communities. The Campbelltown LGA continues to experience some of the highest rates of reported incidents in Sydney, reflecting the urgent need for coordinated community action. 

Across Australia, violence against women and children remains a national crisis. On average, one woman each week is killed by a current or former partner. More than half of the women experiencing violence have children in their care, and for these children, the trauma of abuse can create long-term impacts on their safety, wellbeing, and development. 

The CDVC remains steadfast in our commitment to prevention, early intervention, and collective responsibility. Ending domestic and family violence requires a community that listens, believes, supports, and acts. 

About Us

The Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee (CDVC) is committed to preventing violence against women and children and upholding every person’s right to live free from fear.

We work together to raise awareness of the impacts of domestic and family abuse, provide information and resources to support victim-survivors, and strengthen community understanding of the widespread effects of violence.

Statistics

Violence against women is experienced across all communities and cultures. However, its nature, prevalence and risk factors differ within population groups. Below are some key statistics related to the Australian population: 

  • Two in 5 women (39%) have experienced violence since the age of 15. 
  • Men are more commonly the perpetrators of physical violence, sexual harassment and sexual violence. 
  • Women are more likely to experience violence from someone they know than by a stranger (35% vs 11%). 
  • On average, one woman is killed every 9 days by a current or former partner. 
  • In the year 2021/22, 4,620 women aged 15 years and over (average of 13 women/day) were hospitalised due to family and domestic violence. 
  • One in 4 women (27%) has experienced violence, emotional abuse, or economic abuse by a cohabitating partner since the age of 15. 
  • One in 3 women (31%) has experienced physical violence since the age of 15. 
  • One in 5 women (22%) has experienced sexual violence since the age of 15. 
  • One in 2 women (53%) has experienced sexual harassment in their lifetime.12 In most incidents of workplace sexual harassment, the harasser was male. 
  • Research shows that around one in 4 men in Australia aged 18 to 45 say they have used physical and/or sexual violence against an intimate partner. 
  • Men aged 18-30 who identify with rigid stereotypes of masculinity are 17 times more likely to say they have hit a partner. These stereotypes include that men should be tough, aggressive and in control.  
  • Women are at increased risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner during pregnancy. 
  • Women who have experienced violence are more likely to experience multiple incidents of violence. 

 For more information, on Statistics see here: Our Watch | Quick facts about violence against women 

“The Committee acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Dharawal people and pay our sincere and humble respect to elders past, present and future.

You are not responsible for any form of abuse. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7.

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