Domestic Violence

At Anglicare we take matters of Domestic violence very seriously. If you are unsure if you are experiencing domestic violence or you have concerns for your safety, please contact Anglicare Counselling on 1300 651 728 to book an appointment.

Here are some signs that will help you understand Domestic Violence. Does your partner or their partner:

• Control your access to money – that’s financial abuse
• Criticise or force you to act against your beliefs and culture, or misuse scripture to punish or control you – that’s spiritual abuse
• Control who you can see and when, cut you off from friends and family – that’s social isolation
• Constantly belittle or blame you – that’s verbal and emotional abuse
• Threaten to harm you, your children or your pets – that’s psychological abuse
• Physically harm or injure you – hit, punch or choke you – that’s physical abuse
• Force you to do sexual acts without consent – that’s sexual abuse
• Use technology to stalk, harass or embarrass you – that’s technology-facilitated abuse.

Help is available. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or know someone who is, it is not your fault. You are not to blame. Support is available. Everyone has a right to be safe.

The road to recovery from domestic abuse is not easy or straight-forward, there are many barriers and obstacles that can hinder progress.

Anglicare has recently launched a new book: Renew: An Australian Guide for Christian Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse which aims to help make your journey easier, providing you with constructive assistance as well as hope and encouragement as you seek to make a better life.

A free copy is available for survivors by contacting us at [email protected]

 

Additional resources, as outlined in the book, are also available here.

Please speak to someone who can help you:

• Call 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
• DV Hotline 1800 656 463
• Anglicare Counselling 1300 651 728
• Contact the Police 000

If you want to support someone in your church community who is experiencing domestic abuse, or a family member or a friend:

• Refer to the Domestic Abuse Policy on safeministry.org.au
• Talk to Anglicare Family and Domestic Violence
• Advisor to arrange training for your church leadership or congregation 0438 826 556
• Department of Communities and Justice
• 1800RESPECT

I want to take responsibility for my use of abuse:

• Anglicare counselling 1300 651 728 for individual counselling, Men’s Behaviour Change and Caring Dad’s programs
• Mensline 1300 789 978
• Men’s referral service 1300 766 491

Key support services for anyone experiencing domestic violence can be accessed here:

• Click here to view key support services
• Domestic Violence