An estimated 8 million Australians (41%) have experienced violence (physical and/or sexual) since the age of 15, including:
From 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2022, Australian prisoners decreased by 6% (2,379) to 40,591. The imprisonment rate also decreased by 6% from 214 to 201 prisoners per 100,000 adult population.
488,936 defendants in 2021–22, down 4% from the previous year
Traffic offences accounted for a third of defendants (35%)
Most judgements resulted in a guilty outcome (97%)
Over half of those with a guilty outcome received a fine (55%)
In 2021-22:
In 2021–22:
A report on findings exploring potential options to develop national family and domestic violence statistics for correctional services agencies
Identifies the key data items and recording formats required to improve reporting of family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia
Outlines the strategies and actions required to address critical data gaps and improve the evidence base for family, domestic, and sexual violence
Presents statistical conceptual information relating to family, domestic and sexual violence and describes the main concepts, sources and priorities
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