Knowing what to do or say about violence is challenging. The person affected might not even realise they are experiencing violence or abuse. This website section shares information about preventing violence and increasing safety. It lists common feelings about violence. It offers advice for talking about violence, explaining how to get the conversation started and how to respect what others need and want.
This section of the website describes the warning signs of violence or abuse. It explains different types of violence. It has tips on starting conversations about violence and lists helpful and unhelpful things to say and do. It talks about the support you can offer the person you support, like how you can help them cope with strong feelings.It shares hope for recovery.
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Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence
A guide for women with disability experiencing family and domestic violence.
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Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence
A guide for women with disability and mothers of children with disability who have experience of family and domestic violence.
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1800 RESPECT
If you are going to leave a relationship, deciding what to take with you is an important step in creating a safety plan. This checklist helps you plan what you may need to take if you need to leave.
Check resourceThis section of the website has information for people supporting someone who behaves violently at home or in public. We explain why some people with disability use violence. We share tips on how to cope with address the problem. We also provide a guide to the justice system.
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