The invisible epidemic of brain injuries among domestic violence survivors

August 26, 2025
|In ENGENDER IN THE NEWS, LIVED EXPERIENCE ADVOCACY IN THE NEWS, LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG
|By Admin Manager

By Stephanie Wood
Posted to PRIMER, 2023

Domestic violence is frighteningly common. Now experts are worried that many women who sustain head trauma suffer from undiagnosed brain injuries.

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We acknowledge, with deep respect the palawa people, the traditional owners of lutruwita (Tasmania/Van Diemen’s Land). The palawa people belong to the oldest continuing culture in the world. They have lived in union with Country for many thousands of years. We express gratitude for their custodianship and stand with palawa people in the declaration that sovereignty remains unceded.

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