Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence

16 Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Informtion and Support Guide Leaving Domestic Violence Behind continued Future interventions could include: • Counselling • Medical assistance • Accommodation • Assistance with children’s wellbeing • Financial help • Ongoing legal advice THE FUTURE Legal intervention could include: • Reporting the case to police • Obtaining an ADVO • A court case • Legal advice about other issues, such as immigration, housing and family law LEGAL INTERVENTION A victim may reach out by: • Speaking to a family member or person they trust • Attempting to leave a relationship • Look for somewhere to stay REACHING OUT POLICE There may be a need for external intervention. This could be: • Police • Domestic and family violence support services and caseworkers • Medical support • Safe accommodation • Financial assistance EXTERNAL INTERVENTION Incidents of domestic violence occurring. A victim might be: • Physically hurt • Seem sad or afraid to go home • Be isolated from family, friends and community • Not have access to any money AT HOME