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01 Jun 2020... Strangulation is a serious crime. It is the most lethal form of domestic violence. It is important that you do something if an act of violence like this happens to you.

01 Jun 2020... Living with violence can have as much of an impact on children as the victims themselves. Children who see abuse or live in a violent household experience fear, intimidation and threat to safety like you do.

01 Jun 2020... This factsheet outlines how to be prepared before you leave to keep yourself safe and parenting tips after domestic violence.

01 Dec 2020... This in language video with English subtitles is a family violence prevention resource that has been created by the community for the community. It provides insight into how gender inequality is experiences by community members.

01 Jul 2021... Easy Read booklet for women with a disability that discusses domestic and family violence. It includes topics like identifying an abusive relationship, understanding the effect of violence on children, and breaking free from the cycle of abusive relationships.

01 Jul 2022... There are some important things you can do to stay safe and ensure you have a valid visa. You can use the checklist to help as part of safety planning.

Safe steps is Victoria's statewide first response service for women and children experiencing family violence. This fact sheet explains what family violence is and how safe steps can help

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.

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.

The English version of this resource links to the 'Information about forced marriage for agencies, community organisations and service providers'. This document has been produced by the National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery Communication and Awareness Working Group to provide agreed, best-practice information about forced marriage. This information is designed to be culturally, gender and age appropriate and is part of the Forced Marriage Community Pack . The in language versions are a brief handout for people who are affected by forced marriage.

The English version of this resource links to the 'Information about forced marriage for agencies, community organisations and service providers'. This document has been produced by the National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery Communication and Awareness Working Group to provide agreed, best-practice information about forced marriage. This information is designed to be culturally, gender and age appropriate and is part of the Forced Marriage Community Pack . The in language versions are a brief handout for people who are affected by forced marriage.

01 Sep 2015... A woman who has left a forced marriage speaks to her counselor about her experience and how she was able to find help.

01 Oct 2018... The document provides key information about The Orange Door, a new way to access services for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence; and families who need support with the care of children or young people.

01 Jun 2021... A video explaining what physical 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.

01 May 2020... Information produced by Enliven on what family violence is and what support services are available.

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.

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

The cycle of violence starts with disrespect. Not all disrespect towards women results in violence. But all violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour. When we make excuses for this behaviour, we let it grow. By stopping the excuses and having conversations with young people, we can help break the cycle of violence. To learn more view materials in your language.

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. If you recognise the signs that things are not right, there are things you can do.

01 Nov 2022... This book is for people receiving Department of Families, Fairness and Housing services. It includes information about family violence and how to get support, the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme, which allows authorised organisations and services to share information to assess and manage family violence risk to children and adults. These Schemes are being implemented with the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM).

This information sheet explains what an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is and explains some of the terminology used in court in relation to Domestic Violence (DV).

01 Apr 2022... Information about how to recognise family violence and how to help you think about your safety and find support.

01 Sep 2019... This video has been created to initiate conversations on family violence in the community and highlight the impact that a simple interaction can have to influence meaningful change.

01 May 2019... This guide provides information on where and how to get support if technology is being used to abuse, control or frighten you.

This audio resource explains what family violence is and where you can find support.

01 Oct 2016... The Australian Government has developed a Family Safety Pack for men and women coming to Australia. It includes information on Australia's laws regarding domestic and family violence, sexual assault and forced marriage, and a woman's right to be safe.

The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL)  is a state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.SACL is the central after hours coordination centre for all recent sexual assaults and provides immediate crisis responses throughout Victoria.SACL operates between 5pm weeknights through to 9am the next day and throughout weekends and public holidays.

This translated fact sheet outlines how in Australia, it is against the law to sexually assault anyone. A person who commits sexual assault can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman. It outlines what sexual assault includes, and also provides contact details for support services.

Women and their children can experience many different forms of violent and abusive behaviour. Statistics show that this behaviour is predominantly carried out by men. To help you effectively identify, support and respond to individuals and families who may be experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) it is important to know what it is and what you can do to help.

This fact sheet provides a short overview on the child safety standards and the laws that require organisations to report any allegations that one of their workers or volunteers has abused a child and do an investigation.

This fact sheet complements the steps 2 safety video that explains the Family Violence Intervention Order process in an easy to understand way.

Steps 2 safety is a video explaining the Family Violence Intervention Order process in an easy to understand and accessible way.

This translated brochure is a guide to having conversations with young people about violence against women. the brochure emphasises that the cycle of violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour, and when we excuse these behaviours in our kids, we let it grow. It includes information on how to influence children's beliefs from a young age and having the conversation.

01 Oct 2017... This translated resource provides information on family violence which is not limited to physical or sexual abuse, and it includes emotional abuse and any threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour.

01 May 2020... This booklet explains the concept of technology-facilitated abuse and how to get help if it happens.Technology-facilitated abuse is behaviour that uses digital technology to harass, monitor, impersonate or threaten someone in order to control, frighten or humiliate them.

Our qualified psychologist provides counselling to women who have experienced, are experiencing or who are at risk of experiencing family violence. We also facilitate therapeutic group programs so women can better understand the impact of family violence on themselves and their children, Family Law and the services that are available to assist them. Our groups are designed to increase participant’s self-esteem and empower them to make choices to ensure their, and their children’s, safety.

Victoria Police has launched a suite of videos in multiple languages to encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to seek help if they are experiencing family violence.

01 Oct 2016... A guide to start a conversation with young people on violence against women and how to stop it.

15 Aug 2022... Helping someone experiencing family violence starts with being able to identify the warning signs. Watch this video to learn more about the signs of family violence, and how to start the conversation with a loved one.

01 Oct 2020... This guide is for Muslim women and young women who have experienced family violence and Muslims who seek an understanding of family violence. The booklet has been developed for our Australian context and looks at how the legal system in Australia treats the matter of violence within the family, especially in relation to early and forced marriage

01 May 2019... An abusive partner or ex-partner may use technology to attack, humiliate or control you. This guide lists signs that your technology is being misused.

This brochure explains how Legal Aid NSW can help you if you are experiencing domestic or family violence.

01 Sep 2020... This series of five videos aims to increase community awareness and understanding of domestic and family violence, how to respond and how to best support someone who is experiencing violence.

01 Oct 2020... How to know the signs of domestic and family violence and how to provide support.

The 'Family Violence: Technical Terms Bilingual Tool' is in a Language other than English (LOTE) and English side-by-side. It is designed to help communication when working with interpreters to talk about family violence. The Family Violence: Technical Terms Bilingual Tool, lists and explains:- Courts and services: their names, hours and web addresses- Technical terms: and what they mean- Police roles: what they do.- Each service, term and definition is listed in a Languages other than English (LOTE) and English side by side, so they can be pointed to or circled when explaining the family violence service system.

Respect1800 is the national support and counselling service for people who experience abuse and domestic and family violence. The website explains what abuse and family violence is and lists the types of sexual assault and domestic and family violence. It also informs on how to access their free counselling service and what kind of support it offers. The information also includes videos.

This fact sheet lists the different forms of elder abuse like financial, emotional, physical, social, sexual and neglect. It also explains the barriers victims face to reporting and what to do if you suspect or are experiencing elder abuse.

01 Oct 2020... A poster which explains that domestic and family violence is wrong, no matter who you are or where you come from. It can affect anyone and exists in every community.

Easy English book about your right to be safe from violence,

16 Jun 2022... This resource helps men to identify and understand behaviours that are abusive and provides information so they can to seek support and have better relationships with their partner and family.

A video about the right to be safe from violence.

Fact sheet guide to relationships, domestic abuse and coercive control. Coercive control is abusive behaviour used to cause fear and/or control a person or situation. This type of domestic violence is known as domestic abuse and can go undetected in intimate partner or family relationships for years.

01 Jun 2020... Poster explaining what elder abuse is and where you can get help. It is part of the respect older people campaign.

This bilingual resource explains what family violence is and where you can find support.

01 Dec 2020... This book is about how to get a family violence order and how it might protect you from different types of violence.

01 Sep 2015... A young woman speaks to her mother about a marriage that is being planned for her. The young woman does not want to get married. In Australia, a parent or guardian cannot force their child to marry.

01 Jul 2021... The booklet, originally published by the Tweed Shire Women's Services Inc, now published by the Legal Aid NSW Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS), outlines the cycle of abuse in domestic and family violence and how to break free of controlling, abusive or violent relationships.

01 Dec 2020... This book explains family violence, things you can do to stay safe from family violence and where you can get support.

01 Feb 2019... This is a simple language poster created for waiting and counselling rooms. It helps clients identify whether they may be experiencing technology facilitated abuse.

01 May 2019... This guide provides tips on using the security features on your phones, tablets or computer.

01 May 2020... This booklet and poster explain the concept of image-based abuse and how to get help if it happens. Image-based abuse means sharing or threatening to share an intimate image or video without the consent of the person shown in it. This includes images of a person without the religious or cultural attire they usually wear in public, such as a niqab or turban.

If you’re experiencing abuse at home, you do not have to face this alone. Resources for 'Are you safe at home?' have been translated and published in 15 different languages and Easy English.

Achieving gender equality can prevent violence against women. Australia has made significant progress towards achieving gender equality in recent decades.

There are many things you can do to challenge harmful beliefs and prevent inappropriate and abusive behaviour towards women.

The Australian Government does not tolerate domestic and family violence under any circumstances.Domestic and family violence includes behaviour or threats that aim to control a male or female partner by causing fear or threatening their safety. This fact sheet provides information on what domestic and family violence can include as well as contact details for culturally sensitive services in Australia.

This fact sheet explains what happens when a family preservation order has been issued by the Magistrate at the Children's Court because the safety and wellbeing of the children are at risk.

The Information Sheet 'Family Violence: What Police do' has been designed to explain Victoria Police's response to family violence. They have been written for people who have been affected, or harmed, by family violence, people who have committed family violence, people and/or services supporting them.

01 Jun 2020... How do you know if you are in an abusive relationship? Use this factsheet to identify behaviours that are abusive.

01 May 2020... This fact sheet explains what to do if you experience family violence, how to obtain a family violence intervention order and where you can find further information and support and receive free legal advice.

01 Aug 2019... Courts can make orders to protect you from a person who has been violent towards you. This brochure explains how you can get an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) and what happens in court.

01 Dec 2020... This book is about family violence, the effects of family violence, how you can get help.

01 May 2015... Legal Aid funds a Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service. This brochure outlines how this program assists women to apply for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and how women can stop the cycle of abuse. It is also available in an alternative format for Aboriginal communities.

This flyer provides information on where to get advice about spouse visas if you've been hurt or harmed by your partner.

01 Jul 2017... The brochure provides information on domestic violence and intervention orders.

01 Aug 2020... Together for Equality and Respect (TFER) Partnership have developed this poster with specialist family violence supports and services aimed at promoting safe, healthy, connected and respectful relationship at home.

01 May 2019... This guide provides safety tips on social media use, advice on what to do if you experienced abuse and how to get help.

01 Oct 2020... Domestic and family violence is not acceptable in Australia. No matter who you are or where you come from, domestic and family violence can affect anyone and exists in every community. This wallet card explains types of abuse and where you can get help.

16 Jun 2022... This resource provides information on some of the non-physical forms of abuse that may be experienced in intimate partner and family relationships.

This booklet is about family violence intervention orders. It can help you, or someone you know who has experienced violence at home.