What you can do
Steps you can take if you or someone close to you is experiencing violence and harassment.
Think about your situation
Are you safe?
Are others close to you safe? These people may include your children, co-workers or friends. What outcome do you want? Examples may include:
- For the abuse or the relationship to end
- Someone supportive to talk to
- Flexibility in University attendance due to the abuse
- Time to manage legal, medical, moving or other arrangements related to the abuse
- Assistance with being safe at the University or at home.
Have you looked at:
Get expert assistance from outside agencies
For help with safety planning at home, places of refuge, legal advice, advocacy or counselling, contact one of the many organisations available.
Make a complaint to the police
Abusive phone calls, stalking, damage to your property, threats of violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex without your consent and many other forms of abusive behaviour are criminal acts.
Read more about legal help.