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Fact sheets for parents and carers. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are all interpersonal behaviours that can create or contribute to negative social environments. All school communities should have clear definitions outlined in their school policies and procedures for bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence.

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is, and how coercive control can affect older people. It includes a list of some of the signs of coercive control against older people, a case study to help know how to recognise these signs, and how to seek help.

08 Jul 2024... Everyone deserves the right to consent to who they marry . Learn the difference between arranged and forced marriages, the legal consequences, how to recognise the signs of forced marriage, and the support available to help you or someone you know.  

This resource on sexual assault and abuse defines these acts as forced sexual activity or unwanted sexual behaviour. It emphasises that survivors are never at fault and everyone deserves to feel safe. The resource offers support options, including helplines and guidance on reaching out to trusted individuals or organisations for help and safety planning. It aims to inform individuals of their rights and available support.

08 Jun 2017... This safety plan is a guide to help you protect yourself and get help safely. You can use this plan if you are scared about being made to get married, scared about refusing a marriage or scared to leave a marriage that you never agreed to.

27 Jan 2021... Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) can be a difficult subject to talk about. It may be considered a taboo topic or a private, family issue.  This fact sheet can help you recognise the signs that things are not right and know what things you can do to help.

16 Jun 2022... This resource identifies women’s and children’s rights in Australia, especially for those who may be experiencing abuse.

16 Jun 2022... This resource provides advice and tips on how to support someone you know who may experiencing abuse in their relationship or family.

01 May 2019... Image-based abuse is when an intimate image is shared, or threatened to be shared, without the consent of the person in that image. This guide explains what an 'intimate image' is, how to make a report and how to get help.

01 Jun 2021... A video explaining what financial abuse is. For the last couple of years, ADEC's Community Services department has worked on a project called “SAY NO TO ABUSE” to help families from culturally diverse backgrounds who are affected by disabilities to recognise and understand abuse in a culturally sensitive context.