Family Violence can include behaviours such as physical and sexual abuse, stalking, emotional or psychological abuse, pet abuse, financial abuse, social isolation.
The behaviour does not necessarily have to be a physical assault.
If you are impacted by; or you are concerned for the safety of someone you know please consider contacting police for assistance:
- calling 000 in emergencies
- calling 131 444 in all other cases
- attending at your local police station.
Alternatively, you can contact the:
- National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service by calling 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
- Elder Abuse Helpline by calling 1800 655 566.
Family and domestic violence response teams
Family Violence Restraining Orders
WA Police Force Family Violence referral cards
Family and domestic violence support and advice
1800RESPECT National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service
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