Australian law recognises that Family Violence is more than physical injury. It includes control, manipulation and harm caused in different ways. It can be:
– assault
– sexual assault
– stalking
– threats
– threats to disclose a person’s sexual orientation against their wishes
– repeated derogatory taunts
– intentionally injuring a pet
– intentionally damaging property
– withholding financial support
– depriving someone of time with their friends and family
– coersive control
– serious neglect of a child
– withholding medication
– threatening suicide or self-harm with the intention or tormenting the family member
It includes exposing a child to family violence directed at another family member. For example, if a child:
– overhearing threats
– sees or hears an assault
– comforts or provides assistance to someone who was assaulted
– cleans up after property is damaged
– sees Police or an ambulance attend after an incident
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