Domestic violence a factor in majority of child contact applications, research finds

Nina Jacobs
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Nearly two-thirds of applications heard in the family courts for contact with a child feature some kind of domestic violence allegation, a study has found.

A total of 7,446 domestic violence orders were granted between July and September 2017. Picture: David McCullough
A total of 7,446 domestic violence orders were granted between July and September 2017. Picture: David McCullough

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