Domestic Abuse | WJEC Criminology | Unit 1 | AC 1.1 Revision

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Domestic abuse involves illegal acts against partners, children, with forms like physical, psychological, sexual, and financial violence. In England and Wales, 1.5 million cases were recorded in 2022, but an estimated 2.4 million victims exist due to underreporting, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support services for both female and male victims.

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  • Domestic abuse includes physical, psychological, sexual, and financial violence against partners, former partners, and children, with 1.5 million recorded cases in England and Wales in 2022, but estimates suggest a higher number of 2.4 million victims due to underreporting.
  • Despite the stereotype of male offenders, there has been a rise in male victims, with 1.7 million female victims and 700,000 male victims in 2022, emphasizing the importance of awareness campaigns and support services like Women's Aid, Domestic Violence UK, and Refuge.

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  • What is domestic abuse?

    Violence in relationships, including physical, psychological, sexual, and financial.

  • How many cases of domestic abuse were recorded in England and Wales in 2022?

    1.5 million recorded cases, but estimates suggest 2.4 million victims.

  • Are male victims of domestic abuse increasing?

    Yes, with 700,000 male victims in 2022.

  • What are some organizations that provide support for domestic abuse victims?

    Women's Aid, Domestic Violence UK, and Refuge.

  • Why is there underreporting of domestic abuse cases?

    Due to various factors, such as fear, stigma, and lack of awareness.

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"Domestic Abuse: Statistics, Victims, and Support"

  • Domestic abuse encompasses illegal acts committed against individuals in relationships, including partners, former partners, and children, with various forms such as physical, psychological, sexual, and financial violence.
  • In England and Wales, there were 1.5 million recorded cases of domestic abuse in 2022, but estimates suggest a higher figure due to underreporting, with the National Center for Domestic Violence estimating 2.4 million victims in the same year.
  • While domestic abuse is stereotypically associated with male offenders, there has been an increase in male victims, with 1.7 million female victims compared to 700,000 male victims in 2022, highlighting the need for awareness campaigns and support services like Women's Aid, Domestic Violence UK, and Refuge.
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