Safe from violence - A guide for women leaving or separating

This booklet provides information and resources to help women understand the nature of violence in relationships and guide them through separation.

Topics include:

• What is domestic or family violence?
• What is coercive control?
• Are you experiencing family violence?
• Different kinds of family violence
• The effects of family violence on women
• Children’s responses to family violence
• Breaking the silence
• On the road to separating
• Help along the way
• Domestic or Family Violence Orders
• Safety Plan
• Safety and technology, including safety planning
• Safe parenting after separation
• Moving forward
• Where to get further assistance