Job losses in steel industry linked to rise in domestic violence

By Anna Patty Workplace Editor
Updated October 4 2016 - 11:23am, first published September 30 2016 - 12:15am
Domestic violence rates have increased as a result of the major downturn in the steel industry. Photo: Andy Zakeli
Domestic violence rates have increased as a result of the major downturn in the steel industry. Photo: Andy Zakeli
BlueScope Steel workers are being offered vocational and training opportunities. Photo: Louie Douvis
BlueScope Steel workers are being offered vocational and training opportunities. Photo: Louie Douvis
Many employees cannot afford the high cost of private legal representation. Photo: Ken Robertson
Many employees cannot afford the high cost of private legal representation. Photo: Ken Robertson

Job losses have been linked to a rise in domestic violence rates in a new analysis of the impact of a major downturn in the steel industry.