Understanding Family Violence Use by Australian Young People: An Examination of Risk and the Impact of Situational Factors

This thesis examines the characteristics and behaviour of Australian young people (10 - 24 years; N = 5014) reported to police for using family violence over a four-month period in 2019 (N = 5014). Specifically, it fills a gap in the literature by advancing knowledge of (1) how characteristics vary according to age and offending history, (2) recidivism risk and risk assessment practices, and (3) situational factors relevant to incidents of child-to-parent abuse. The findings of this thesis have several important implications for clinical practice - particularly in the areas of risk assessment, management, and intervention - and theory development.