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Published on 19 August 2021
For many people, including victim-survivors of family violence, being at home is not always a safe place.
Family violence incidents are likely to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many people, public health and community containment measures introduced to reduce the spread of COVID-19 such as social distancing and self-isolation, as well as increased financial insecurity and reduced ability to leave relationships, may increase their risk of family violence.
Staying Safe
A safety plan is a personalised, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave.
Public health measures that are in place to contain COVID-19 might require you and your family to stay home where possible and have limited social contact. Having a safety plan can help you to protect yourself during this difficult time. The best way to make a safety plan is in consultation with a support service, in particular a specialist family violence service.
Things to consider for increasing safety during a family violence crisis:
For more information about how to make a safety plan and to access online safety planning support, visit the 1800 RESPECT “Safety planning”
In the event of an emergency call
000
Burwood Police station
9745 8499
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service
1800 737 732
(1800 RESPECT)
Interpreter -131450
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services
1800 938 227 (1800 WDWCAS)
Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Unit
(02) 9219 6300
Burwood Community Welfare Services
(02) 9744 1866
Metro Assist Family
(02) 97981700
If families, youth or children would like to access our service please contact us on 9798 1700 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
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