Domestic and Family Violence Support

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IT ISN’T ALWAYS EASY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE TO SEEK ASSISTANCE, BUT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT.

Domestic and family violence exists in many forms:

Emotional Threats, intimidation, put downs, name calling,

jealousy and possessiveness.

PhysicalHitting, pushing, choking, assault, using

weapons, property damage, harming family pets and object damage.

SexualDemanding sex, unwanted sexual acts and

treating women as sexual objects.

Social Isolation, smothering, put downs, alienation from family and friends. Controlling what the

woman does, who she talks to, where she goes and public humiliation.

Financial Gambling/drug use, accruing debts, controlling

money, keeping the woman poor even if she does paid work.

RECOGNISING THE SIGNS

We support women, children and young people experiencing domestic

and family violence.

The Domestic and Family Violence Support Service is an outreach service operated by Junction Australia along the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula. This region includes the Victor Harbor, Alexandrina and Yankalilla council areas.

Our support includes:

• Counselling, support groups and community development activities

• Connecting to other relevant services• Assistance for Indigenous and

non-English speaking women• Specialist support to children and

young people.

OUR SUPPORT

USEFUL CONTACTS

CRISIS SUPPORT

Domestic Violence Crisis Line (SA)1800 800 098

(available 24 hours a day 7 days a week)

In an Emergency 000

For Police Attendance

131 444

National Domestic Violence Helpline1800 RESPECT

(available 24 hours a day 7 days a week)

junctionaustralia.org.au

1300 694 961 or (08) 8555 0817 fdvs@junctionaustralia.org.au

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am – 5pm

Wednesday 9am – 12pm

PO Box 2345 Goolwa SA 5214

The State Government has contributed funding for this program.