The holiday season, often associated with joy and togetherness, can unfortunately be a time of heightened risk for domestic and family violence. This article explores the concerning rise in violence during this period, examining the factors that contribute to this phenomenon.
While the holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, evidence suggests it's one of the worst times of year for domestic and family violence. Victorian crime data show family incidents tend to be more frequent in December and January compared with most other months. Western Australia Police also report increased family violence incidents over the Christmas to New Year period, with the average daily number of reports increasing by 24.2 per cent.
Already-increased rates of violence over the festive season may be getting worse. Last year, Queensland Police saw a 32 per cent increase in family and domestic violence-related calls over the Christmas to New Year period compared with the previous year. In Victoria, the average number of recorded family violence incidents rose by 33 per cent on Christmas Day alone. These statistics are in line with research finding rates of violent crimes are related to major holidays. But what is it about the holidays that makes violence more likely? Below, we outline three factors that make the holidays an at-risk period for violent behaviour. It's important to note there is no single cause of violent behaviour. Rather, many complex factors interact to make it more likely that certain people will be violent in certain situations. So even if you're not concerned about violence in your life, it's helpful to understand what may drive some people to act in a certain way. Then we can all have a safer, happier festive season. The holidays come with increased financial pressures associated with gift-giving and social events. A recent report found more than 50 per cent of Australians struggle to afford gifts for special occasions such as Christmas. Alongside the current cost-of-living crisis, many people are in financial distress, which research shows is associated with intimate partner violence perpetration. Holiday celebrations often involve alcohol consumption, which is also related to aggressive behaviou
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