Family, domestic, & sexual violence is a major health & welfare issue across the globe, occurring across all socioeconomic & demographic groups, but predominantly affecting women & children.
All types of violence can have a serious impact on individuals, families, & communities, & can inflict physical injury, psychological trauma, & emotional suffering. The effects are long-lasting & affect future generations.
If you are in danger right now call 000 in Australia or 911 in USA.
For information, support and counselling in Australia contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
Sexual Assault – www.nswrapecrisis.com.au
National Child Protection Clearing House – www.aifs.org.au/nch/
Women’s Community Shelters – www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au
The National Welfare Rights Network – www.welfarerights.org.au
Same Sex Domestic Violence – www.ssdv.acon.org.au
The immigrant Women’s Support Service (IWSS) – www.iwss.org.au
Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission – www.humanrights.gov.au
The NSW Commission for Children and Young People – www.kids.nsw.gov.au
Information service on community support services – www.serviceseeker.com.au
Family Law Issues – www.familycourt.gov.au
24 hour telephone counselling service – www.lifeline.org.au
Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) – www.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/gendered-violence-researchnetwork/
The Domestic Violence Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC) – www.divrc.org.au
Centrelink Website – www.centrelink.gov.au
Domestic Violence NSW – www.dvnsw.org.au
NSW Police Service – www.police.nsw.gov.au
Toll free in the USA
1-800-799-7233 – Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-656-4673 – Sexual Assault Hotline
1-866-331-9474 – Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-855-484-2846 – Victim Hotline
Visit the website: 1800RESPECT website