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The cost of domestic violence to the Australian economy: Part I

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Commissioned as an Australian Government Initiative under the Partnerships Against Domestic Violence program and prepared by consultants Access Economics Pty Ltd, this report provides a comprehensive economic assessment of the financial burden of domestic violence on the Australian economy. Using available data and economic modeling, Part I quantifies direct and indirect costs borne by individuals, governments, businesses, and the community, including expenses related to health care, justice and policing, social welfare services, lost productivity, absenteeism, and reduced economic participation by victims. The analysis demonstrates that domestic violence is not only a significant social and human rights issue but also imposes substantial economic costs that affect national productivity and public expenditure. By translating the impacts of violence into economic terms, the report aims to strengthen the policy case for prevention and early intervention. Intended for government officials, treasury and finance departments, policymakers, economists, and advocates working on gender-based violence, this document serves as an evidence base for budget advocacy and for integrating domestic violence prevention into broader economic and social policy planning.

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KP.XVII 0085

362.829

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362.829

Publisher

Australia : the Australian Government\'s Office of the Status of Women., 2004

Collation

79 hlm; 30 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

1-877-042-74-9

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362.829

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Subject(s)

Economy
Violence against women
Domestic Violence

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