Headline indicator 9.1: Interpersonal violence
Measure 9.1.1: Proportion of people who experienced physical violence in the last 12 months
9.1.1 Rationale
Physical violence is a standard measure of violence that includes both physical assault and threats.
9.1.1 Results
| Year | People with disability | People without disability | Relative inequality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.7% | 3.3% | 2.33 |
| 2022 | Not accessible for this review | Not accessible for this review | Not available |
9.1.1 Description of results
For this outcome we must use data and analysis previously presented for the old outcomes framework. In 2018, 7.7% of people with disability experienced physical violence in the last 12 months, in comparison to 3.3% of people without disability.
9.1.1 Definition
Each measure is estimated separately for people with and without disability where data is available.
- Denominator: All people aged 18+ years
- Numerator: People experiencing physical violence in the last 12 months
9.1.1 Data source
Personal Safety Survey (PSS)
9.1.1 Data availability
Baseline year: 2018
Frequency: Next available in the 2021–22 PSS release
9.1.1 Technical note
We recommend using the Personal Safety Survey (PSS) for estimates, as it is the best current survey for collecting information on experiences of violence in Australia. Survey reports, such as the PSS, generally show higher rates of violence compared to administrative data such as police records, as many people who experience violence may not report it to the authorities.
Because collecting violence data involves many important technical and ethical considerations, the PSS was the best option available. That said, we cannot directly request access to PSS microdata. Any further analyses must be requested through the ABS, which offers specialist consultancy services.
Measure 9.1.2: Proportion of people who experienced sexual violence in the last 12 months
9.1.2 Rationale
Sexual violence is a standard measure of violence that includes both sexual assault and threats. Sexual violence is associated with poorer short and long term physical and mental health outcomes for victims/survivors, as well as their families and communities.
9.1.2 Results
| Year | People with disability | People without disability | Relative inequality |
|---|---|---|---|
2018 | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.8.3 |
2022 | not available | not available | not available |
9.1.2 Description of results
For this outcome, we have to use data and analysis previously presented for the old outcomes framework. In 2018, 3.4% of people with disability experienced sexual violence in the last 12 months, in comparison to 1.2% of people without disability.
9.1.2 Definition
Each measure is estimated separately for people with and without disability where data is available.
- Denominator: All people aged 18+ years
- Numerator: people experiencing sexual violence in the last 12 months
9.1.2 Data source
Personal Safety Survey (PSS)
9.1.2 Data availability
Baseline year: 2018
Frequency: Next available in the 2021–22 Personal Safety Survey (PSS) release
9.1.2 Technical note
We recommend using the Personal Safety Survey (PSS) for estimates, as it is the gold standard for collecting information on experiences of violence in Australia. Survey reports, such as the PSS, generally show higher rates of violence compared to administrative data such as police records, as many people who experience violence may not report it to the authorities.
Because collecting violence data involves many important technical and ethical considerations, the PSS was the best option available. That said, we cannot directly request access to PSS microdata. Any further analyses must be requested through the ABS, which offers specialist consultancy services.
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