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Domestic violence

In an emergency police urge all victims of domestic violence to phone 000 or 131 444 for police attendance.

For support phone the Domestic Violence Crisis Service on 1300 782 200 or Crisis Care on 131 611.

You can also get help on the Don't cross the line website. Their information includes advice about hiding your internet use if your abuser uses the same computer as you.

On this page:

About domestic violence 
Support for women
Support for men
Support for teenagers
Support for seniors
Abusive children

About domestic violence

Where is the line? - Don't cross the line
Effects of domestic violence
 - Children, Youth and Women's Health Service
Ten facts about violence prevention - World Health Organization.

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Support for women

Support for women is provided by the Women’s Information Service and includes:
  • domestic violence
  • health and wellbeing
  • financial and legal advice
  • help lines
  • service providers.

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Domestic violence and pregnancy

Information about domestic violence and pregnancy and a list of support services available in South Australia are provided by the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service. 

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Support for men

Self-help tips for men to manage conflict and anger, relationship issues and violence in the home can be found on the MensLine Australia website. Information is provided in different languages and there's also a help line

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Support for teenagers

Information for teenagers who are living in a violent household can be found on the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service website. You will find important advice, a list of support lines and links to other sites and resources.

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Support for seniors

Help and advice for seniors who have experienced violence and abuse from a partner, family member or care provider is provided on this site.

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Abusive children

Violence towards parents by abusive children is not uncommon. Tips on what to do, information and resources is provided on the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service website.

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More information

Other websites
Don't cross the line 
Relationship violence - Children, Youth and Women's Health Service 
Research and resources - Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse 
 
Contact
Domestic violence contacts - Children, Youth and Women's Health Service


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