What is Family Violence?
Family Violence is an offence committed by a person against their spouse, partner or ex-partner.
Family Violence includes:
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Physically harming you
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Threatening to hurt you
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Criticising, humiliating and insulting you
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Stopping or limiting contact with friends and relatives
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Denying you money, food and shelter
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Making you have sex against your will
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Damaging your house and possessions
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Harming your pets
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Denying you access to ceremonies, land and family
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Preventing you from practising your beliefs
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Threatening to have your visa revoked
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Controlling and monitoring electronic media
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Threatening or making abusive posts
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Undermining your parenting
Services
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS)
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