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The British Crime Survey results for 2005/2006 have revealed that 29% of the women interviewed had experienced domestic violence since they were 16...

The supplementary document ' Homicides, Firearm Offences and Intimate Violence 2005/2006' details specifically these categories of violence. In terms of homicides; of women murdered 61 per cent were killed by their partner, expartner or lover. 12 % of male victims were killed by their partner, ex-partner or lover.

The summary for intimate violence is based on self completion questionnaires and is also inclusive of violence from other family members as well as partner/ ex partner abuse.

To access the full document please click on the adjacent link or download it from the NDVF library.