Surviving Relationship Violence and Abuse

Outlines what a woman's legal rights are if she is in an abusive relationship. It explains what women can do to protect themselves and their children, and the kind of help available. The English version (only) includes a chapter about violence against Aboriginal women in relationships.

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Chinese (simplified) (PDF), Chinese (simplified) (print only), Chinese (traditional) (PDF), Chinese (traditional) (print only), Punjabi (PDF), Punjabi (print only), Spanish (PDF), Spanish (print only)
produced by
Legal Services Society
produced in
2010
resource type
basics
tags
abusive relationship, family violence, domestic violence, leaving an abusive relationship, personal safety, going to the police, domestic violence, violence against women

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