New research released today will inform approaches to intervening with domestic violence offenders who are at high-risk of perpetrating intimate partner homicide.
The Targeting fixated individuals to prevent intimate partner homicide: Proposing the Domestic Violence Threat Assessment Centre report published by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) reviews recent research on intimate partner homicide to understand whether grievances and fixation play a role in motivating violence against women.
The report proposes an evidence-based approach to assessing the risk posed by high-risk domestic violence offenders.
Following the National Cabinet meeting in May, the Police Ministers Council and the Standing Council of Attorneys-General were tasked with developing options for improving police responses to high risk and serial perpetrators, including considering use of focused deterrence and fixated threat strategies.
We know that the vast majority of victims of intimate partner homicides in Australia are women.
We are committed to doing more to address this shocking crime that has a deeply traumatic impact on families and communities.
The AIC's research released today will help inform the broader effort to develop policy responses to further our shared goal of ending violence against women and children in Australia in a generation.
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to taking action to address violence against women and children in Australia.
Our commitment is backed by our record $3.4 billion Commonwealth investment to support the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 and through measures that address the intersecting domains of prevention, early intervention, responses and supporting recovery and healing.
The full report is available on the AIC website.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via www.1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit http://www.ntv.org.au
Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Australian Institute of Criminology
The AIC is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. The AIC seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.
On 26 June 2024, the AIC released a new online dashboard to monitor intimate partner homicides involving female victims. The dashboard will be updated on a quarterly basis.
