RESOURCE CENTRE
Helpful Information for Survivors
In an emergency or if you’re not feeling safe, always call 000.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au
February 19, 2016
Like the slippery concepts of low self-esteem, Stockholm syndrome, co-dependence or traumatic bonding, learned helplessness has entered our vernacular. It has swallowed up socially accurate explanations for violence, until nothing is left but to blame the victim.
September 3, 2020
Victims of abuse become bonded to their abuser, a phenomenon defined as a trauma bonding. Ever been asked "Why did you stay/go back" or felt compelled to ask someone this question? Then this article is for you.
ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS: HOW TO SPOT ONE
June 9, 2019
How to spot an abusive relationship — and help a friend who's in one
WHEN IS IT GASLIGHTING?
November 14, 2018
If you've read anything about gaslighting, chances are you've come across the work of Dr. Stephanie Sarkis. She wrote a post on the topic that went viral in 2017 ("11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting"), and now she's written a book on the topic entitled Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People — and Break Free.
SILENCE DOES NOT AMOUNT TO CONSENT
July 31, 2020
Following a 10-month review into the definition of consent, the Queensland Law Reform Commission has made five recommendations to government in a 295-page report, expected to be tabled to Queensland Parliament.
WHAT FINANCIAL ABUSE LOOKS LIKE AND HOW TO GET HELP
March 3, 2020
Kylie trusted her boyfriend. So when he asked to use her bank and credit cards, she allowed it. Little did she know...
Learn about financial abuse and how to get help.
HOW MOTHERS CAN SUPPORT THEIR DAUGHTERS
February 19, 2016
Are you a despairing mother whose daughter is in an abusive relationship and you’re at your wits end trying to work out how best to support her? Have you opened your home time and time again, then your daughter comes home and you and your family try and help her through the drama she’s having with her abusive partner, but then she goes right back to him?
April 2, 2018
RESOURCE CENTRE
Helpful Information for Survivors
In an emergency or if you’re not feeling safe, always call 000.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au
August 12, 2020
For Australian women under 45 domestic violence is the leading cause of death and injury (FACS Statistics, 2019). So if you’re under 45, the most likely thing to kill you in Australia is your partner. With domestic and family violence skyrocketing due to the impact of Covid-19, it’s an issue we all need to get more familiar with.
November 22, 2016
June 9, 2019
Rachael Scharrer, divorce expert and separation strategist, shares some tips to help you feel empowered you when you are sitting in the witness box and throughout the final hearing process.
May 1, 2017
UK based charity Mind explains post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD, and provides information on self-care tips and guidance for friends and family.
February 21, 2020
Trigger Warning- abusive behaviour
When men with histories of family violence sign up for Relationships Australia’s Men's Behavior Change program, this is the checklist they’re asked to fill out.
March 3, 2020
Find out where you are in your journey. The stages are broken down in to three– Victim – Survivor – SurTHRIVER
March 18, 2020
For people who are experiencing domestic violence, mandatory lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 (the disease caused by the new coronavirus) have trapped them in their homes with their abusers, isolated from the people and the resources that could help them.
June 11, 2020
Australian Journal of General Practice examines how to support victims of abuse during Covid19
HOW TO SPOT NARCISSISTIC ABUSE
September 17, 2017
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
Abuse may be emotional, mental, physical, financial, spiritual, or sexual. Read this article to help understand narcissistic abuse and why it is so prevalent in society.
2019 update
The article explains what spyware is, how an abuser could install it on your advice and what you can do to get rid of it. Published by Australia's NGO Expert on Technology and Violence Against Women.