"A review of family violence deaths has found a strong link between partner violence and child abuse.
"The Family Violence Death Review Committee analysed 72 deaths between 2009 and 2010 and found they were all preventable.
"Chair Julie Tolmie says the committee found there's not a good level of professional knowledge around the risk indicators for lethal homicide in family violence cases....
"She says it is important to remember addressing family violence is a community issue, not just something front-line staff have to deal with."
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