‘Just Say Goodbye’ (January 2013 online edition)

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DVRCV Discussion Paper No. 8Table A4: Apparent cause of death – percentage of mothers and fathersMethod % of mothers % of fathers*% of allperpetratorsBeating 9 35 24Strangulation 24 12 16Poisoning (incl. carbonmonoxide in cars) 14 7 10Stab wound 13 9 10Shaking 3 14 9Drowning 13 6 9Gun Shot 2 6 4Smoke inhalation/burns 7 2 4Drug overdose 5 1 3Criminal neglect 2 1 3Other eg hit by car, hang 5 6 5Unknown 3 1 2Total 100 100 100Source: Calculated from data provided by NHMP 1997–2008*includes stepfathersNote: Table excludes multiple perpetrators.Table A5: Various types of filicide and gender of perpetrators,Victoria 1989–1999PerpetratorsVictimsMothersFathersType of filicideNo. % No. % No. %Neonaticides 11 19 6 27 0 0Fatal assault* 19 33 5 23 14 58Filicide-suicide 18 31 6 27 7 29Extreme psychiatricdisturbance 6 10 3 14 1 4Other 4 7 2 9 2 8Total 58 100 22 100 24 100Source: Alder and Polk 2001* Alder and Polk (2001) use the term ‘fatal assault’ in the same way as the term ‘fatal abuse’ is used by otherresearchers, as outlined in Chapter 3.94
Appendix 2Referral informationNational ServicesNational Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line:Toll Free 1800 737 732 (1800 RESPECT)For any person who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/orsexual assault. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.MensLine: Toll Free 1300 78 99 78A telephone support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationshipproblems. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.Lifeline: Toll Free 13 11 14Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support.Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.Family Relationships Advice Line: Toll Free 1800 050 321Assists families affected by relationship or separation issues.Available 8am – 8pm Mon-Fri and 10am – 4pm Saturday (local time),except national public holidays.Legal AidAssists people to obtain legal services. For links to the Legal Aid Program in your state,go to website: www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Legalaid_LegalAidProgramVictorian ServicesWomen’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service: 9322 3555 or Toll Free 1800 015 188Statewide service for women experiencing violence or abuse from a partner or ex-partner,another family member or someone else they are close to. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.Men’s Referral Service Victoria: 9428 2899 or Toll Free 1800 065 973Anonymous and confidential state-wide telephone service for men who want to stop theirviolent or abusive behaviour towards family members. Also assists men who have experiencedfamily violence. Available 9am – 9pm Monday to Friday.Victoria Legal Aid: 9269 0120 or Toll Free 1800 677 402Provides free legal services including information over the phone, legal advice, duty lawyersat many courts and tribunals. Available 8.45am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday.Women’s Legal Service Victoria: 9642 0877 or Toll Free 1800 133 302Statewide legal service for women, specialising in relationship breakdown and violenceagainst women. Available 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.Department of Human Services Child ProtectionTo report or discuss concerns about the safety of children, contact the After HoursEmergency Service 13 1278 or for regional contacts in Victoria during business hoursgo to website: www.cyf.vic.gov.au/child-protection-family-services/library/contacts.95
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