Understanding Financial Abuse Financial abuse, a complex and often hidden aspect of domestic violence, is characterised by one partner exerting control over the other’s financial resources. This form of abuse can lead to significant financial dependency and undermine the victim’s autonomy in their daily life. The Red Flags of Financial Abuse Recognising financial abuse involves …
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Domestic Violence Laws: Protecting the Vulnerable in Australia
Understanding Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a critical issue that impacts the lives of many people, leading to devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. In Australia, domestic violence is defined under the Family Law Act 1975 as “violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person’s family, …
What is Domestic Violence and How to Recognise It
Understanding Domestic Violence Domestic violence refers to abuse or violence that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation. This term is often used synonymously with intimate partner violence, which is committed by one of the people in an intimate relationship against the other. Domestic violence can also involve violence against …
10 Types of Coercive Control
Coercive control is a form of abuse that involves a pattern of behavior designed to make a person dependent by isolating them from support, exploiting them, depriving them of independence, and regulating their everyday behavior. In Australia, these behaviours are illegal. Here are ten behaviors that might be considered coercive control: It’s important to note …
Domestic & Family Violence Laws in Queensland
In Queensland, Australia, the definition of ‘domestic and family violence’ is broad, encompassing a wide range of situations. In general, domestic violence is behavior that in any way controls or dominates a family member and causes them to fear for their safety or well being. It can include not only physical and sexual violence, but …