Australian Data Reveal Sharp Rise in Recorded Violence Against Children over Past Decade
Researchers found boys aged 0 to 9 saw a 57% rise in family violence-related assaults over 10 years, while older children also faced sharp increases.
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Police-recorded sexual assault rates among boys age 10-17 surged after 2021, while researchers call for stronger prevention measures
Australian data reveal sharp rise in recorded violence against children over past decade
Research published today by University of Sydney researchers has found that both sexual assault and family violence-related assault involving children increased sharply across Australia from 2014 to 2024, with violence accelerating in the last three to five years.
Over a 10-year period in Australia, the rate of sexual abuse among girls aged 10-9 increased by 32%, among girls aged 10-17 by 51%, and among boys of the same age by 60%. Proposals include considering a ban on mediation in domestic violence and child abuse cases. Germany warns of AI being exploited in child abuse cases. The Ministry of Health proposes strengthening prevention and control of violence and child abuse.
Research finds sharp rise in recorded violence against Australian children - The Indian Sun
Recorded sexual assault and family violence-related assaults involving Australian children increased over the decade to 2024, with the steepest rises occurring in recent years, according to new research from the University of Sydney. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study examined national police-recorded victimisation, hospitalisation and child protection data from 2014 to 2024. Researchers found […]
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