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Study finds rising sexual and family violence against Australian children
15.7%
Increase in sexual assault rates among boys aged 10 to 17 after 2021
University of Sydney researchers found sexual assault and family violence-related assaults against Australian children increased over the past decade. Sexual assault rose 32% among girls aged up to nine, 51% among girls aged 10 to 17, and 60% among boys aged 10 to 17.
2 sourcesThe Guardian, abc.net.auUpdated
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The University of Sydney study found a significant increase in violence against Australian children between 2014 and 2024.
2 of 2 sources“Child sexual assault and family violence-related assaults against kids have surged across Australia in the past decade”
- 15.7%
Increase in sexual assault rates among boys aged 10 to 17 after 2021
2 of 2 sources“a sharp rise of 15.7 per cent a year from 2021”