A White Ribbon Foundation Report

An Assault on Our Future: The impact of violence on young people and their relationships

Introduction

It is widely recognised that violence against women is a significant problem affecting as many as one in three women in Australia. This widespread violence has impacts more widely on families and throughout our society.

This report examines how violence against women specifically affects children and young people. It looks at the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships, its impacts, and the priorities for action if efforts to prevent violence among, and protect, young people are to be successful.

Why focus on children and young people?

• Young people are already being exposed to, and influenced by, domestic violence.
• Young people are already being subjected to, and perpetrating, violence themselves.
• Violence-supportive attitudes, norms, and relations are already visible among young people.
• Violence prevention among children and young people has been shown to work.

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