Domestic and sexual violence victims being retraumatised by current justice system

Authors of the report heard that victims felt a lack of understanding on the part of professionals they came into contact with. File photo

Victims of domestic and sexual violence feel "belittled" and are being left in "life-threatening situations", according to a new report.

The joint Department of Justice and National Women's Council (NWC) report says victims are being disbelieved by untrained professionals and blamed for their abuse.