Family violence can include fire threats and burning. We can do more to protect women
- Written by: Heather Douglas, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockUsing fire and burning, and threats to burn, as part of family violence is more common than many people realise. These tools and tactics are used to coercively control a partner or ex-partner.
Recent legal cases highlight the issue. As one of several acts of family violence against his partner, Brett doused her in diesel and set her...
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