Rates of domestic violence are markedly higher in western communities in NSW and the housing crisis isn't helping an already dire situation.
When does crime become a crisis? In western NSW, domestic and family violence now accounts for 60 per cent of police time.Domestic violence assaults in NSW's far west have rapidly increasedEven then, regional superintendent commander Danny Sullivan said the crime was under-reported."So, you can imagine the prevalence of this in our society.
The number of breaches of apprehended domestic violence orders paints a similarly dire picture in that part of the state. The rate of breaches is also highest in western towns, including Bourke, Walgett, Coonamble, and Moree Plains."When I look at these statistics, they alarm me," he said. Police in the region partner with community services under a state government-funded program called Staying Home Leaving Violence.
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