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This website discusses domestic and family violence and coercive control.
Call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police if you are in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
If you don't want to speak to the police you can also call DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
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The violence being perpetrated against you is not your fault. You don't need to go through this alone.
There are a range of support services across Queensland who are specialised in working with people who are experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence. Search for your nearest local service.
You may find it helpful to connect with a group or organisation of domestic and family violence survivors, as they'll be more able to relate to what you're going through. Find help and support options.
Stay in touch with trusted friends and family. Talk to them about how you're going.
Talk to neighbours that you know and trust, ask them to call 000 if they hear violence or abuse.
Contact trusted family and friends and set up a code word that you can text them in case you need them to call 000 on your behalf.
You can call DVConnect Womensline to seek support on 1800 811 811.
Make a safety plan
Safety planning is thinking about how to stay safe while living with domestic and family violence, and the actions you can take if you need to leave in a hurry. A specialist domestic and family violence support service will be able to work with you to make a safety plan to help keep you and your children safe.
Read about how to make a safety plan for you and your children or talk to a support service who can help you create one.
Know your rights
You have a right to be safe and respected, and live without fear of physical or sexual assault, threats of violence or stalking.
A domestic violence order (DVO) is an official document issued by the court to stop threats or acts of domestic violence.
It is designed to keep you safe by making it illegal for the person who has committed domestic violence against you to behave in specific ways.
You can ask the police to apply to the court for a DVO. Otherwise, you can apply directly to the court yourself, or ask a lawyer, community/welfare worker, or friend or family member to apply for you.
Find out how a DVO can help and how to apply.
Look after yourself
There are services that provide assistance such as counselling and support to people affected by domestic and family violence, including children. Find help and support options.
If you're concerned someone is monitoring you by reading your emails, checking your phone calls, or following your movements through social media, there are steps you can take to protect your personal information and increase your security online.
Find out how to use technology safely.
Find out more about taking care of yourself or seeking medical help.