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Domestic and family violence support
A guide for people who have experienced or are supporting someone who is experiencing domestic and family violence.
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Domestic and family violence
Domestic and family violence is when someone uses abuse, violence, and manipulation to maintain power, control or instil fear over someone they’re close to.
Domestic and family violence:
- exists in every community, can affect anyone, and is never your fault.
- maybe carried out by partner(s), ex-partner(s), carers, household or family members.
- can be physical, but also verbal, psychological, emotional, social, financial, sexual, spiritual or religious.
- also includes harassment and stalking (both online and in person), such as online harassment and coercive control.
- are crimes and can be reported to police.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, help and support is available.
Domestic violence support contacts
If you, or someone you know are affected by domestic, family or sexual violence, support is available 24/7.
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