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Family violence
ACT Policing is one of the primary stakeholders in the Family Violence Intervention Program which focuses on improving the criminal justice system response to family violence.
We're strongly committed to protecting the community against family violence. As first responders, we see the devastating effects this behaviour can have on victims, their children, extended family, friends and the whole community.
If you experience, see or hear family violence occurring call:
- Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life threatening situation.
- Police Operations on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but your require police assistance.
- Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to report information.
Family violence is not just a police problem; it’s a whole of community problem. Early action by witnesses in reporting domestic violence will enable police to respond and prevent physical harm and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
Safety plan
If you are experiencing family violence, you should consider a safety plan, which is a personal strategy to help keep you safe. Advice about safety plans is available from the Domestic Violence Crisis Service.
Stop it at the start
The Australian Government Stop it at the Start campaign aims to demonstrate how the excuses we can make for disrespectful behaviour can impact children.
The attitudes and behaviours of adults have a lasting impact on children. They shape how young people treat others, allow themselves to be treated, and eventually will be passed onto future generations. Our excuses can allow disrespect to grow. Gradually boys and girls start to believe disrespect is just a normal part of growing up.
Parents, family members, teaches, coaches and managers can have a positive influence on the young people in their lives by setting the standard for what is and isn’t acceptable, right from the start.
We can do this by:
- being more aware of the excuses we make and how they have a lasting impact
- starting conversations about respect with boys and girls.
By talking openly with young people about respect and gender equality we can positively influence the attitudes and behaviours they take with them into adulthood. For more information on the Stop it at the Start campaign visit the Respect website.