Family and domestic violence is any behaviour that causes physical, emotional, or psychological harm to someone within a family or intimate relationship. It includes controlling behaviour, threats, and isolation.
If you ever feel threatened or in danger, always call 000.
Some of the types of family and domestic violence include:
- restricting access to money
- stopping you from working
- controlling who you see or socialise with
- restricting access to devices
- tracking your movements
- threatening your safety or that of your children, pets or belongings
- someone threatening to harm themselves if you do or don’t do something
- physically harming or threatening you.
Violence and abuse can:
- happen in any kind of relationship – it’s never okay
- take many forms, not just physical.
For information and general assistance, see 1800RESPECT or Lifeline.
For all-hours crisis support anywhere in Victoria, contact Safe Steps.
Read on to find out how we can provide confidential assistance in managing your situation as it applies to your RACV products (like insurance and loans).
