The Wire

When it comes to domestic violence against women, the perpetrator is often stereotyped as being poor and uneducated. However, increasingly studies are showing its a widespread problem across all demographics. A new report released by Northside Women’s Services indicates an increase in domestic violence against women in Sydney’s affluent North Shore. According to the report one in four women have been affected by domestic violence in some form. Kirsten Veness spoke with Amy M. David, Project Co-ordinater of Northside Women’s Services who says the results as not as suprising as you might think.