For other professionals
For other professionals
Family violence describes a broad range of violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviours most commonly used by men against their current or former female partners. Family violence can be perpetrated by:
- an adult in the context of an intimate same-sex relationship
- an adult towards an older person in a family, or family-like, relationship
- a carer to a person living with a disability or with complex needs
- an adolescent son or daughter towards a family member.
Anyone working in universal and allied services should have an understanding of what family violence is, how to recognise it and how to provide initial support and referral – even if responding to family violence is not a core function of their role.
This section is for workers in:
- Housing
- The police
- Legal services
- Courts
- Health
- Education
- Counselling
- Government services
In this section you’ll find:
- Information about family violence in Victoria – including statistics
- Resources to support you to respond to family violence
- Practical tips to manage your wellbeing
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