Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence

What is Domestic Violence? 4 Cycle of Violence 6 What Healthy Relationships Look Like 7 Myths About Domestic Violence 8 Signs of an Abusive Relationship 10 Leaving Domestic Violence Behind 15 The Role of Police 17 AVO/ADVOs 18 Safety Planning 19 The Future 19 How To Help 20 Services That Can Help 21 Police Support and Police Stations 21 Helplines 21 Local Community Support Services / Counselling 21 Child Protecion 22 Crisis Housing Support 22 Legal Advice and Support 22 Services for Aboriginal people 23 Financial Assistance / Emergency Financial Relief 23 Financial Management 23 Health Services 24 Services for Older Women 24 Mediation 24 Services for women from non-English speaking backgrounds 25 Services for women with a disability 25 LGBTQI Services 25 Services for Men 25 Support for Young People 26 Victims’ Compensation 26 Complaints 26 References 27