WHAT IS FAMILY VIOLENCE?

Family violence includes not only physical injury but direct or indirect threats, sexual assault, emotional and psychological torment, economic control, damage to property, social isolation and behaviour that causes another person to live in fear.

Children who witness family violence can suffer significant psychological trauma and are automatically considered victims of violence.

If you are in immediate danger because of family violence, call 000.

Get help or seek advice about helping someone else:

Safe Steps

Family violence response operates 24/7.

Lifeline

For emotional support 24 hours a day.

1800RESPECT

Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Centre Against Violence

Free and confidential.

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