Seeking Help

Domestic abuse and family violence does not only mean physical abuse, it also means verbal, emotional, psychological, financial, sexual and other types of abuse, also known as coercive control.

For more information on this, please investigate this pocket guide from an Australian local council website which also has a list of excellent support services across Australia and local to New South Wales: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/StGeorge/media/Documents/Community/Community%20Safety/DV-Brochure-ONLINE.pdf

Domestic violence is widespread. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, faith or class.

NOTE – Hot Pizza is not a specialist domestic violence service. If you need support and assistance, seek it NOW from the services that can help you NOW. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local police or emergency services. 

Below are links to to domestic abuse services and to legal support. ices:

Australia

Community Legal Centres Australia https://clcs.org.au//

Women’s legal services in Australia http://www.wlsa.org.au/members

Women’s information and reference exchange (WIRE)  https://www.wire.org.au/

National domestic assault, domestic family violence counselling and support service  https://www.1800respect.org.au/

United States of America (USA)

National Women’s Law Centre https://nwlc.org/legal-assistance/

National domestic violence hotline https://www.thehotline.org/  

United Kingdom (UK)

 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help#get-help-and-support

National domestic violence hotline https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Directory for local support https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-directory/

 International

Nation Centre on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/national-domestic-violence-organizations/

International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies https://www.hotpeachpages.net/

World Bank Health and Safety Directorate  https://www.worldbank.org/en/work-with-us/hsd/home/domestic_abuse_prevention_program

United Nations https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/support-organizations