Understanding alcohol’s role in domestic, family and sexual violence
We’re calling for common-sense measures to regulate alcohol and prevent violence against women and children:
In collaboration with community organisations, lived experience advocates, and researchers, FARE is refreshing the National Framework for Action to Prevent Alcohol-related Family Violence.
First developed in 2015, the updated Framework is due to be delivered to the Australian Government in 2027.
The Framework will set out practical actions governments can take to address the role of alcohol in gender-based violence, including stronger liquor laws, safer alcohol delivery and tighter regulation of alcohol marketing.
It focuses on changing the systems, environments and policies that shape harm, rather than placing responsibility on people experiencing violence.
The Framework will support implementation of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
Australian Bureau of Statistics, Statistics on experiences of physical assault, including victimisation rates, socio-demographics, incident characteristics and responses, Reference period 2021-22 financial year.
Australian Institute of Criminology, Mayshak R, Cox E, Costa B, Walker A, Hyder S, Day A, Coomber K, Taylor N & Miller P2018. Alcohol/Drug-Involved Family Violence in Australia (ADIVA) – Research bulletin. NDLERF research bulletin no. 7.
Australian Institute of Criminology, AIC Reports, Statistical Report 45, Homicide in Australia 2021-22.
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