The home should be a place where family members feel safe and secure, where children are loved, and relationships are built on respect and understanding. 
For some of us, this is not true. When family violence occurs, this feeling of safety and security is shattered - breaking hearts and breaking families. It occurs when a person uses force, threats, restraint or harassment that cause anguish to a family member.
If you are or someone you know is experiencing family violence, there are ways to stop the violence. Whether you are a victim or an abuser, this site can help you with the information to stop or prevent family violence.
- Definitions and General Information - knowing what is family violence, types of violence, the myths and facts, and the impact of family violence.
- Help for the Victim - knowing where to get help
- Help for the Perpetrator - a video clip, recognizing the signs, and getting help through programmes or counselling
- Kids' Corner - information for children and teens explaining what family violence means and how to get help
- Dating Violence - knowing the difference between a healthy and abusive relationship, and how to help yourself or your friend
- Elder Abuse - knowing how you can read the signs, your rights and how to get help if this happens to you or someone you know
- Child Abuse - knowing the forms of child abuse, how to read the signs and help an abused child
Click the below link for a brochure on Where to Get Help: