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Home>Council Services>Health and Safety>Safety>Family Violence
| It is against the law to be hurt by any member of your family, including your husband, children and in-laws. This is called family violence.
Family violence includes:
Any type of physical violence, such as slapping or punching
Forcing you to do sexual things, even if you are married
Making threats or calling you names
Preventing you from having access to money without your permission.
It is also against the law for children to be hit, see or hear violence in the home.
Never believe the violence is your fault.
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| Family Violence Services | | If you are in immediate danger phone the Police on 000.
There are many services available to assist those who experience family violence or want to change their behaviour and stop using violence against family members.
Women:
Berry Street Northern Region Family Violence Service
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Ph: (03) 9450 4700
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service
Operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
Ph: 1800 015 188 or (03) 9322 3555
Immigrant Women’s Domestic Violence Service
9.15am - 5.15pm, Monday to Friday
Ph: (03) 8413 6800
Elizabeth Hoffman House Aboriginal Women's Service
(via the Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service)
Operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
Ph: 1800 015 188
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
Ph: 1800 806 292
Young People:
Kid’s Help Line
Operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
Ph: 1800 551 800
Bursting the Bubble
http://www.burstingthebubble.com
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
Ph: 1800 806 292
Men:
Men’s Referral Service
9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday
Ph: (03) 9428 2899
Men's Behaviour Change Program
Kildonan UnitingCare
9am - 5pm , Monday to Friday
Ph: 9471 0108
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Operates 24 hours / 7 days a week
Ph: 1800 806 292
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| Darebin Domestic Violence Network | | The Darebin Domestic Violence Network (DDVN) is an network of 40 organisations who provide family violence services or prevention in Darebin. Started in 1990, the network meets monthly and aims to raise awareness of domestic violence and improve access to and coordination of services.
For more information:
Website: Darebin Domestic Violence Network Getting Safe
Email: preventing.violence@darebin.vic.gov.au
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| Northern Region Family Violence Help Cards | | These wallet-sized cards provide information on family violence services for both women and men. The cards are also being translated into 12 languages.
Copies of the Women's & Men's Help Cards can be download below, or hard copies can be provided by contacting Council on (03) 8470 8888.
Women's Help Card
Men's Help Card
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| What is Council is doing to help? | | Darebin Council has identified preventing violence against women as a priority issue for the organisation. Visit Preventing Violence Against Women for more details.
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