Domestic violence is a global issue that negatively impacts mental health and wellbeing. Examine how socioeconomic and psychological factors influence the incidence of domestic violence. Your essay should address the following:

• domestic violence & socioeconomic factors – a discussion that includes reference to international and Australian sources;

• domestic violence & psychological factors – a discussion that includes factors affecting psychological development in infancy and childhood, psychological trauma and stress, fear and control.

• your discussion may include evaluation of these factors for the perpetrator or victims of domestic violence.