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25.01.2022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENTS EXPECTED TO SPIKE ALONG WITH COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to force shutdowns across the country, many essential services are conti...nuing to operate albeit with strict social distancing practices, or with employees working from home. We are determined to continue servicing our clients through the global pandemic. #covid19 #domesticviolence #essentialservices https://www.cleonlegal.com.au/domestic-violence-incidents-/
25.01.2022 Important information from Queensland Police and links to their DV portal and DV website page, if you need to report domestic violence.
23.01.2022 Studies have shown that mental illness is not a key driver of domestic and family violence. By if we keep conflating domestic violence with mental health? It wi...ll mean we are not putting our finite resources towards tackling the scourge of domestic violence in this country to where they are most needed first. And the cost? The safety of thousands upon thousands of Australian women and children who are currently trapped in violent and abusive households. https://womensagenda.com.au//talking-about-domestic-viole/
20.01.2022 A message from 1800RESPECT counsellors during COVID-19 We are available to anyone living in Australia, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us by calling 1800 737 732 or via webchat on our website.
19.01.2022 Why Doesn’t She Leave? How often is this asked about domestic violence victims. Leaving domestic violence is a time of escalated danger and risk. The majority... of victims of domestic violence homicide have been in the process of leaving or have already left at the time of their death. There are so many things that victims need to consider...where to go, who to talk to, who to trust, what about my job, my children, schools, finances, solicitors, court..... It is a process with so many services and systems to navigate. Often staying is easier than leaving. Or returning to their abuser can become a preferred option than navigating so many unhelpful, confusing and unsafe alternatives Collaboration and Integration of responses can provide clearer, safer pathways Be the safe person or safe service who makes a difference In immediate danger call the police on 000 or 1800 RESPECT 1800 737732 #ChangeTheEnding #BenchChat #DFVPM #Domesticviolenceawareness
19.01.2022 "A drop of 30 per cent has been reported in the number of calls from victims to 1800 RESPECT. I have also heard of an increase in calls by migrant women. People... working as respondents at such services are worried that women may not be ringing them because they are at home with the perpetrator," See more
19.01.2022 URGENT: Re Sisters Inside We have women being released from prison in Townsville and they have no furniture in the housing we have secured for them. ... We need the following furniture: Dining table and chairs (4) Lounge suite Bed and mattresses Bedside tables Wardrobes If you can assist with donating any furniture that would be wonderful. Please contact our Sisters Inside’s Townsville office if you can donate admin [email protected]
16.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT Queensland Police Service can now be contacted online or via SMS if you have been experiencing domestic or family violence. Please read the followi...ng information carefully: 1. If you can safely call, do not use the online/SMS options 2. If the offence is happening now or if you or someone else is in danger, call 000 3. If you have information about domestic and family violence and if the offence is not happening now and the person is safe, call Policelink on 131 444 4. If the safest way for you to contact QPS is online or SMS, use the online option here: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence or register for SMS messaging here: https://www.police.qld.gov.au//message-service-for-deaf-he 5. Make sure you provide clear details about what is happening, report if there are weapons involved and any other information that will assist with your safety and the officer's safety 6. Download the Emergency + (Plus) App https://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/ and the QPS Policelink App https://www.police.qld.gov.au/units/policelink-131-444 on your phone if safe to do so 7. NEW INFO: By pressing ’55’ when calling Triple Zero, a person can request emergency help to their address without saying a word. Please read this article for further info because there are several considerations to be made around using this option but for some, it could be lifesaving: https://10daily.com.au//press-55-when-calling-triple-zero- If you need support for domestic or family violence, call BDVS on 3217 2544. If you are in an emergency, call 000. Image description: 2019 Candle Lighting Vigil Credit: QSuper Fund
15.01.2022 ‘France is relocating women beaten by their partners into hotels, and has created a secret codeword for them to discreetly seek help in pharmacies, in response to a huge increase in domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown.‘
13.01.2022 Chrissy Leontios featured as the special guest on Divorce Well, a renowned Canadian Family Law podcast hosted by Christina Vinters, a Family Mediator, Author, a...nd former Divorce Lawyer | 15-minute read or 27-minute podcast #domesticviolence #familylaw #separation #tipsforclients https://www.cleonlegal.com.au/representing-domestic-violenc
12.01.2022 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SPEAK TO THE TRIPLE ZERO OPERATOR Triple zero has a dedicated response for situations like this, when people who are at risk of ha...rm and may be unable to call and speak to triple zero safely or without increasing the risk. When a 000 caller doesn’t respond to the operator's question Emergency. Police? Fire? Ambulance? the call is transferred to an interactive voice response (IVR). The IVR asks you to press '55' if you require emergency help. If you don’t press '55' after being asked three times, your call will be disconnected. When you press '55' you will be connected to the police. If you are still unable to speak, the police will attempt to call you back and might also send a patrol car to your address. If you can speak and provide your location, you should do so. This will ensure police can respond quickly. Police will use the address for the service (which would usually be either your home or billing address). This means it is important to make sure that your telco has the most up-to-date address details for your phone services. For more information visit the Australian Communications and Media Authority(ACMA) website https://www.acma.gov.au/emergency-calls
12.01.2022 CONTENT WARNING: Strangulation Strangulation has been described as the "last warning shot" by experts in the US because women who have been strangled are signif...icantly more likely to die by domestic homicide. Strangulation can also cause severe mental and physical health problems so it is essential to seek medical attention if you have experienced strangulation. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au//strangulation-the-last-wa/10845536 Image description: Woman peering through blinds Credit: ABC News: Danielle Bonica If you need support for domestic violence, don't hesitate to call BDVS anytime on 3217 2544.
07.01.2022 RED ROSE RALLY Today, we honour those lives taken recently by domestic and family violence. Please join us and post a Red Rose to your social media as we re...member them. Loris & Frank Puglia (both 59 years) Jacqueline Sturgess (45 years) Rest in Peace We must #ChangeTheEnding We must #EndDV
06.01.2022 Whilst people complain about being stuck home during COVID-19 think about those vulnerable people and families, whose safety is being compromised, whilst living and working under the same roof as an abuser. #domesticviolence is a serious issue, and we must not get complacent during this time. In the Article below, Chrissy’s opinion & feedback has been shared about the impact COVID-19 is having on victims, and how employers can and should do their part to assist their emplo...yees, who are not safe in their home, but now, also their workplace (being the home). We hope this provides some thought provoking discussions, and analysis of workplace safety for employees. If you are an employer, and need some assistance and guidance in how to screen for domestic violence, and how to deal with it and keep your workers safe, get in contact. Further details in the article below.
03.01.2022 The increase in male violence is NOT because of ‘pressure’ or ‘stress’ of lockdown. If it was, female violence would increase at the same rate in times of c...risis - which it never does. Male violence increases in war, disaster, poverty and crisis but female violence doesn’t. Don’t perpetuate the myth that male violence is because men get stressed or upset and take it out on women and girls. Women and girls get stressed too, yet commit 50 times less violence crime than men and boys. Use your heads.
03.01.2022 INCREASED RISKS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE DURING COVID-19 An interview between Chrissy Leontios of CLEON Legal and Jennifer Hetherington of Di...vorce Hub #covid19 #domesticviolence #familylaw https://www.cleonlegal.com.au/increased-risks-for-victims-/
02.01.2022 Today is National Day to remember those who have died as a result of domestic and family violence. Please take a moment to remember the women, men and children who have lost their lives.
01.01.2022 Do you want to know about the restrictions on lodgement of further caveats if earlier caveat lapses or is withdrawn? Read Vikram Misra's article on Legalwise In sights to find out more: https://bit.ly/3aNgaFo
01.01.2022 #stayinghome for persons living in a situation where there is #domesticviolence may not be safe. In the last week we have seen a situation where a woman was killed, whilst neighbours heard her screams for help, and no one did anything. A phone call to the police may have saved her life. DO NOT IGNORE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; IT IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS. If you suspect your neighbour is experiencing domestic violence, and if it is safe to do so, speak to them with kindness, compassion, and with no-judgment, and offer to make up some sort of sign or action for them to alert you if they need help or support. Every act of kindness and care can literally save a life. Please share this image; if it is safe to do so, you may wish to print or save it.
