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***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
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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
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