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25.01.2022 Stealthing is a traumatic event that takes away the victim's sense of agency and self-determination. This article explains what stealthing is and features 1800RESPECT Program Specialist, Ali. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au.... Warning: This article describes experiences of sexual violence. https://www.abc.net.au//why-stealthing-is-a-viola/12639172

24.01.2022 The 1800RESPECT Service Directory connects you with sexual assault and domestic violence support services relevant to your needs. The recently updated directory can by searched by type of service, keyword and location. The Service Directory is available on the 1800RESPECT website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

24.01.2022 Today is #WhiteRibbonDay. Visit the White Ribbon Australia website for information and resources on how to engage your community to prevent violence against women. Stand up, speak out and act to end gendered violence. https://events.whiteribbon.org.au//join-a/whiteribbonday20

24.01.2022 People from migrant and refugee backgrounds face additional barriers when trying to access support for domestic and family violence. It is important to remember you are not alone, and support is available. The 1800RESPECT service can be contacted through the Translating and Interpreting Service, and we have information on our website available in 29 languages. At any time if you are in immediate danger, call 000.

23.01.2022 Please note: this article contains descriptions of sexual violence. "From there, our relationship moved at lightning speed, which made me uncomfortable. And after our second date, I stopped liking Tyler. I began getting a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach whenever he crossed my mind. But I didnt want to hurt his feelings, so I ignored the red flags and stayed with him." Sexual abuse and assault can happen in any relationship. If you have experienced sexual violence, support is available. Contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or by web chat on our website.

22.01.2022 For more information on spiritual abuse, and how you can access support, see our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and/spiritual-abuse

22.01.2022 The University of South Australia created this video for their community about their zero tolerance for sexual violence, and the importance of consent. Support is available if you have experienced sexual harassment, abuse and assault. There is never any excuse for abuse.

22.01.2022 If you think a friend, family member or co-worker may be experiencing domestic or family violence and you dont know what to do, our website is a good place to start. It provides information on what you can look out for, how you can start a conversation and practical ways you can support them. You are also welcome to call our service at any time of the day or night for information and counselling.

19.01.2022 By genuinely asking Are you OK? and being prepared to have regular meaningful conversations you can help someone who might be struggling to feel supported whe...n confronted with challenges in life whether at home, work, school or on the sporting field. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going, learn what to say next in our FREE conversation guide available at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

19.01.2022 1800RESPECT is Australias national sexual assault, domestic or family violence support service. Anyone can access the confidential information, referral and counselling service at any time of the day, every day of the year. You can visit 1800respect.org.au for more information or phone 1800 737 732 to speak to a trained counsellor.

19.01.2022 "Yet bystanders, in particular neighbours, will become the best bet for many victims who require support but cannot and/or dont know how to seek help. With everyday exposure to what goes on in the household across the fence or in the apartment next door, the bystander responsibility of neighbours will reach a new level. In turn, this significantly increases the need to support, inform and upskill all potential bystanders in the Australian community." To learn more about how to support someone who is experiencing violence, visit our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au//domestic-and-famil/support

17.01.2022 Stalking is when someone wont stop bothering you with unwanted contact or attention. It involves behaviour that aims to scare and control you and can be a form violence and abuse. Find out more on our website. If you or someone you know is being stalked, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through online chat via our website.

17.01.2022 1800RESPECT, state and local support services continue to operate during COVID19. Whatever your situation, if you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone and help is here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

16.01.2022 Stealthing is a traumatic event that takes away the victims sense of agency and self-determination. This article explains what stealthing is and features 1800RESPECT Program Specialist, Ali. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au.... Warning: This article describes experiences of sexual violence. https://www.abc.net.au//why-stealthing-is-a-viola/12639172

16.01.2022 Violence and abuse can happen in any relationship. However some members of our community are more at risk of violence, and can face additional barriers to support. Pregnant women, people with disability and the elderly are some members of our community who face a higher risk. Find out more on our website.

15.01.2022 White Ribbon Day is on 20 November this year, with the theme Community by community, workplace by workplace. Register your event on the White Ribbon Australia website.

15.01.2022 The Office of the eSafety Commissioner website has easy-to-follow tips for students and young people about online safety and image-based abuse.

14.01.2022 Image-based abuse and revenge porn has skyrocketed during COVID lockdown. There are things that individuals and communities can do to combat this type of abuse, including reporting incidents to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. Image-based abuse is against the law in most states of Australia. If this happens to you, you can report it, and support is available.

14.01.2022 People with disability are 1.8 times more likely to experience violence and abuse. They are also less likely, and take longer to reach out for support. 1800RESPECT is a service accessible to everyone living in Australia who has been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, webchat, and the National Relay Service.

14.01.2022 Work that involves supporting people who have experienced #sexualassault and #domesticviolence can be highly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. It is not uncommon for support people to experience their own stress. Our website contains information on the signs of work-induced stress and offers tools to prevent and respond to it. You are also welcome to contact our service any time of the day or night for debriefing.

13.01.2022 Nobody behaves perfectly all the time in all relationships. However, when someone is deliberately trying to hurt you psychologically, physically, or even sometimes through your finances, it can become abusive." Thanks to The Morning Show for helping us spread the word about abusive behaviour today. If you are unsure about behaviour in any of your relationships contact 1800RESPECT or visit www.1800respect.org.au #HelpisHere #1800RESPECT

12.01.2022 For more information on how to support someone impacted by sexual assault and abuse, visit our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au//sexual-assault-and/support

12.01.2022 "The difference between having sex when you're not in the mood and sexual assault or coercion is consent." This article explains what consent is, and how it's important in every relationship. Learn more about consent on our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au//sexual-assault-and/consent

11.01.2022 "The difference between having sex when youre not in the mood and sexual assault or coercion is consent." This article explains what consent is, and how its important in every relationship. Learn more about consent on our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au//sexual-assault-and/consent

11.01.2022 Stalking is when someone won't stop bothering you with unwanted contact or attention. It involves behaviour that aims to scare and control you and can be a form violence and abuse. Find out more on our website. If you or someone you know is being stalked, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through online chat via our website.

10.01.2022 Victoria Police has launched multilingual videos to encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to seek help if they are experiencing violence and abuse. The videos are available in 26 languages to create awareness of family violence situations and sexual assault, particularly during COVID lockdown and self isolation. If you are in danger, you are permitted to leave your home to seek help. Call 000 for police assistance.

08.01.2022 For more information on supporting someone who has experienced sexual assault, visit our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au//sexual-assault-and/support

08.01.2022 Proud Partners is a 10-week group program from ACON for any LGBTQ person who may be concerned about their behaviours in a relationship, such as a lack of respect, controlling behaviours, or aggression. See their website for more information. If you have been impacted by violence and abuse and would like to reach out for support, 1800RESPECT is available to anyone in Australia. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone and web chat.

08.01.2022 "When she moved to Australia from Vietnam in 2018, the only people Jennifer knew in the country were her husband and two-year-old daughter. She said this made it a lot harder to leave the relationship. Being on a temporary visa and having a low level of English also meant she struggled to access any services that could help her out of her situation." Migrants and refugees face additional barriers when it comes to accessing support for violence and abuse. 1800RESPECT is a fully accessible service to anyone living in Australia, regardless of their language or visa status.

07.01.2022 Here are some self-care and stress coping tips from MensLine Australia that are useful to anyone feeling overwhelmed.

06.01.2022 For more information on how to support someone experiencing violence and abuse, visit our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/help-and-/supporting-someone

05.01.2022 Every relationship goes through hard times, but overall a healthy relationship should bring more happiness than stress. You should have the freedom to make decisions about your life, including about your body and your beliefs. When there is a pattern of behaviour that controls you, that can be an indicator of domestic violence. Learn more on our website.

05.01.2022 With many people in self isolation and increased usage of digital technologies to communicate, incidents of image-based abuse have spiked during COVID. Its important to remember that image-based abuse is against the law in most states of Australia, and can have the same emotional and psychological impacts as other forms of abuse. Sharing unsolicited sexual images of yourself or others, posting nude images of someone without their permission, and photoshopping a persons image onto a sexually explicit photo or video are all forms of image-based abuse, and can be reported through the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. Find out more on our website, and if you need to talk to someone, our counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone and web chat.

04.01.2022 All relationships go through hard times and it is important to know that you should never feel unsafe in a relationship. For support, information, and referrals you can visit 1800respect.org.au or call 1800 737 732. Share to let others know that support is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

04.01.2022 Did you know the 1800RESPECT website has information in 29 languages? You can find information including safety planning, and how to support someone impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence.

04.01.2022 Sexual, domestic or family violence can happen to anyone, in any relationship. It is never ok. 1800RESPECT provides information, referrals, and counselling to anyone impacted, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Visit 1800respect.org.au for more information.

04.01.2022 DV-Alert's courses and workshops will assist you to understand the signs of domestic or family violence, and how to respond and support. Visit their website to sign up for online courses.

04.01.2022 White Ribbon Day is on 20 November this year, with the theme 'Community by community, workplace by workplace'. Register your event on the White Ribbon Australia website.

04.01.2022 Domestic or family violence comes in many forms, including psychological, sexual, spiritual and financial. Any ongoing behaviour that is designed to scare and control you is a form of abuse. See our website for more information, including how you can get support: https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse If you are in Queensland and would like local support, please contact our partner DVConnect.

02.01.2022 You have a right to respect and safety. If you are worried about unhealthy, abusive or violent behaviour in any of your relationships, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for information, web chat and referrals. Share to let others know that support is available.

01.01.2022 DV-Alerts courses and workshops will assist you to understand the signs of domestic or family violence, and how to respond and support. Visit their website to sign up for online courses.