When mothers are killed by their partners, children often become ‘forgotten’ victims. It’s time they were given a voice
- Written by Silke Meyer, Associate Professor in Crimninology; Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, Monash University
Ethical safeguards mean the effect of domestic homicide on children is rarely researched. ShutterstockLast month, eight women died as the result of male violence in Australia. Five were within one week. In six of the cases, the alleged perpetrator was a current or former partner.
These figures seem all too familiar. This time last year, seven of...





