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Understand violence

Violence against women is any act or threat of gender-based violence, in public or in private life, that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women. Learn more about violence against women, including the media’s role in stopping it before it starts.

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In Australia, violence against women takes many forms, including domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Each state and territory in Australia has laws that make some forms of violence against women a crime.

Resources

Our Watch does not provide emergency assistance or support services to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault. If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call 000. For sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service call 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 for 24/7 phone and online services.

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