Communities Must Play a Role in Domestic Violence Prevention

Did you know that women are almost four times more likely than men to be hospitalised after being assaulted by their partner? With Sydney’s rapid population growth, social services must keep up with rising rates of domestic violence.

Professor Sarah Wendte studies social work at Flinders University and works on the front line of domestic violence prevention. She is passionate about lowering the rates and supporting victims from a range of angles.

Julia Andre reports on the issue.