Domestic violence
Domestic violence is when your partner or someone in your family hurts you or makes you feel scared. Sometimes it is hard to know if this is happening to you.
Domestic violence is when your partner or other family member hurts you or makes you scared.
Domestic violence can be hurting your body, hurting your feelings, making you do sexual things you don’t want to do, stopping you from seeing your friends or family, or taking your money away.
It can be hard to know if domestic violence is happening to you. If you feel scared of your partner or family you might be being abused.
If you are being abused it is important to tell someone you trust. There are places you can go to talk or get help.
1800RESPECT can help you. Text 0458 737 732, chat online at www.1800respect.org.au or call 1800 737 732 via NRS or TIS anytime.
Visit our website qld.gov.au/deafness-mental-health
Text or call us on 0427 598 076
Email us at deafness_mhs@health.qld.gov.au
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