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Children and young people aged 0-17 years recorded as protected persons who were granted a Domestic Apprehended Violence Order by age, 1996-2007, NSW (rate per 1,000)

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research 2008, NSW Recorded Crime Statistics 1999 to 2006 and 2006 to 2007 (unpublished data); Estimated resident population data, Australian Bureau of Statistics (1996-2007)

Comment

The rate of protected persons granted a Domestic Apprehended Violence Order showed a marked increase from 1996 to 2001. The biggest increases during this time were seen among infants <1 year and 1-4 year olds, followed by 5-9 year olds and 10-14 year olds.

From 2003 to 2006, the rate of protected persons granted a Domestic Apprehended Violence Order decreased for most age groups, except the 15-17 year olds.

The rate of protected persons granted a Domestic Apprehended Violence Order increased for all age groups between 2006 and 2007.  The greatest increase between 2006 and 2007 was for the 15-17 year old age group.  For infants there has been a steady increase from 2005 to 2007.