The CSA publishes victim report data by relationship of the victim to offender. There are six main relationship types: Current partner, Former partner, Family member, Non-family member, nNot related/associated and Cannot be determined. Each of these types contains a number of relationship types.
See the table below for a listing of each relationship as recorded by Victoria Police.
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Current partner |
Former partner |
Family member |
Non-family member |
Not related/associated |
Cannot be determined |
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Spouse |
Former spouse/defacto |
Child |
Acquaintance |
No relationship |
Unknown |
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Defacto |
Former boyfriend/girlfriend |
Parent |
Co-resident |
Other law enforcement |
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Gay or lesbian domestic partner |
Former intimate relationship |
Parent/child |
Employer/employee |
Police on duty |
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Boyfriend/girlfriend |
Step parent/child |
Neighbour |
Police off-duty |
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Step child |
Other known person |
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Step parent |
Business associate/colleague |
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Sibling |
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Other lineal relationship |
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Other familial relationship |