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Is someone you know being abused in a relationship? A guide for family, friends and neighbours

It can be really worrying when someone you care about is being hurt or abused by their partner. This guide will provide you with practical information on how to help, and how to look after yourself.

The guide includes information on identifying and responding to family violence, the laws that can protect you, and ways to stay safe, as well as referral information for advice and support.

To order a hard copy, please contact the Victims Support Agency on

vsa@justice.vic.gov.au or 1800 819 817

This brochure is also available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Macedonian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.

The revision of this booklet has been produced by the Victims Support Agency and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria  

Please also visit www.familyviolence.vic.gov.au.

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Author:	Department of Justice
Place of Publication:	Melbourne
Publisher:	Department of Justice
Date of Publication:	December 2009
Number of Pages:	36
Copyright:	State of Victoria, 2009