HOW MANY MORE WOMEN NEED TO DIE FOR THINGS TO CHANGE.

IT COULD BE YOUR GRANDMOTHER,MOTHER,SISTER,AUNTY,NIECE,DAUGHTER OR YOU.

I am a survivor of two domestic violence relationships. In one I went through severe physical abuse, sexual abuse , economic, physiological abuse ,gaslighting and so on. He was convicted of reckless Grievous bodily harm x4 to my 8 month old child she suffered severe injuries and almost died from cardiac arrest he received in the district court nsw 9 years and 6 years with parole. In the other relationship I went through very similar whilst also having knives held to my stomach whilst threatening to cut my baby out of my stomach, even after I left and he served 9 months incarceration for 2x stalk and intimidation and not turning up to court. My break line was cut in my car a tracker fell from under my vehicle nothing was done. After multiple reports on children disclosing sexual abuse it took 2 years for anybody to see the children by than they didnt want to speak . Children , woman , men are all being let down .To many victims of domestic violence are to fearful to leave , to fearful to contact the police as most times the police do the best they can but the court system is failing victims,  children can be caught up by accident or deliberate. Children don't even need to witness the domestic violence incidents for it to have a life long effect to them. A victim to domestic violence is at most risk when she leaves the relationship.  The abuser has more than likely suffered childhood trauma and being raised in this environment. The abuser lacks the ability to regulate emotions,  does not know any other way to handle there anger and has a lack of control of there own life . Along with harsher punishment  there needs to supports in place for the abuser to get the help they need to learn how to self regulate and learn techniques to control there behaviour along with healthy coping strategies. There is so much australia needs to do first it's to ensure children are in a safe environment the victim is safe and the abuser is held accountable.  Than resources can be put in place to help support each person in the situation. Currently advo is described as its not worth the paper it's written on. There needs to be gps trackers attached to a perpetrator Wether there's a dvo in place or charges being layer and if the perpetrator comes within a certain distance the victim and police are notified this than gives the victim the opportunity to leave were they are and police to intervene before an assault or murder occurs. If there are children applied to the advo and attend school the school can be than notified if the abuser comes close to the so they can get children in a safe space. There should be listing available online of those that have commited domestic violence and found or pled guilty. It's unsafe for the abused to be seen at or having contact with police this can put people at risk so a list available online gives a potential victim to check someone before they enter into a relationship. BAIL LAWS NEED TO CHANGE THE COURT SYSTEM NEEDS TO CHANGE. WHEN A JUDGE HANDS THE ABUSER BAIL HE HANDS THE VICTIM AND THERE FAMILY A LIFE SENTENCE.

These experiences have highlighted the urgent need for reform in our sentencing laws for domestic violence offenders. It's not just about my story; it's about countless others who suffer similar or worse fates every day.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner (NCADV). Yet, despite these alarming statistics, sentences often do not reflect the severity of these crimes nor do they provide adequate deterrence or protection for victims.

We must demand that our legal system take domestic violence more seriously by imposing stricter sentences on offenders. This will not only serve as a stronger deterrent but also provide better protection for victims from their abusers.

We cannot stand idle while survivors continue to live in fear even after their abusers are convicted. We need your support to bring this issue before lawmakers and urge them to reform sentencing laws related to domestic violence offenses.

Please sign this petition today - let's fight together for justice and safety for all victims of domestic abuse.