Information about the behavioural and emotional effects on children who are exposed to family violence. [Full Details]
Author: Chatfirst
URL:http://www.chatfirst.com.au/parents/04_4_effectsof
Commonwealth of Australia
Factsheet
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This factsheet summarises how the family law system deals with family violence and child abuse. [Full Details]
Author: Attorney-General's Department
URL:http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/www/agd/rwpa
Includes information on calling the police, Intervention orders, children and family law, child abuse and ideas for increasing your own safety. A selection of the support services listed are for Victorian residents only. [Full Details]
Author: Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
URL:http://www.dvirc.org.au/HelpHub/Safety.htm
Outlines questions to help you identify if you have a problem with violence or abuse, and provides links to online help and services. [Full Details]
Author: Relationships Australia
URL:http://www.relationships.com.au/advice/building-be
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For men - This document outlines what family violence is, provides a checklist to help you decide if you have a problem and gives suggestions for seeking help. [Full Details]
URL:http://familyrelationships.gov.au/www/agd/familyre
This pdf booklet provides information to enable you to make an informed decision to seek help and support to stop using abusive and violent behaviour. Relies on Queensland state laws and resources. [Full Details]
Author: Department of Communities (QLD)
URL:http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/violencepreventi
A page with suggestions and information for people who are wanting to change their violent behaviour. [Full Details]
This detailed factsheet covers: physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, who abuses children, why are children abused, effects of child abuse and what the law says. [Full Details]
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Information about the 'Protection Convention'. Australia is party to the Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, whi... [Full Details]
URL:http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/RWPCF9AC
A brochure that explains the services the Australian Government funds for families who are affected by violence, and are seeking help to break the cycle. [Full Details]
Author: Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
