Why does family violence increase during the festive season? Here are 3 contributing factors
- Written by Elizabeth Summerell, Lecturer, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide
ShutterstockWhile the holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, evidence suggests it’s one of the worst times of year for domestic and family violence.
Victorian crime data show family incidents tend to be more frequent in December and January compared with most other months. WA Police also report increased family violence incidents over...
