#254 Family Violence Prevention Awareness Month with Jess Hill

***Content may be distressing for some listeners***

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Domestic violence vs domestic abuse
• A pervasive, systemic issue in the court systems
• What is domestic abuse defined as?
• Significant power balances
• Coercive control
• What we can do to help
• Isolation
• How to develop a Safety Plan

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

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If you are in danger, don’t feel safe, or fear for someone else’s safety, call Triple Zero (000) immediately and ask for Queensland Police.

For non-urgent police assistance, phone Policelink on 131 444. 

If you wish to speak with someone about domestic and family violence, you can contact: 

📞 DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811

📞 DVConnect Mensline on 1800 600 636 

📞 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732

If you wish to speak to someone about your mental health and wellbeing, you can contact:

📞 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

📞 Lifeline on 13 11 14 

📞 Mensline Australia on 1300 78 99 78

Children and young people

 📞 Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800

 📞 Headspace on 1800 650 890

If you require more information, support or resources, visit: www.qld.gov.au/domesticviolence

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