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Victims of national scandals are further harmed by compensation system
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at King’s College London say victims of state scandals are disappointed and dissatisfied with the current compensation system, which is “exacerbating the harm they have already suffered”. They are calling for the creation of new public institutions to ensure fair and independent outcomes for victims, and mandatory guidance on the setting up and operation of…
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How domestic abusers use drugs and alcohol to control their victims
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain At least 30 years of research on the relationship between substance use and domestic and family violence has consistently shown that the frequency, severity and impact of violence increases when perpetrators use alcohol and other drugs. Approximately 24% to 54% of domestic violence incidents reported to police in Australia are classed as alcohol-related, with other drugs…
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