Information for religious and community leaders responding to domestic and family violence

Are you a religious or community leader responding to domestic and family violence within your community? We have developed guidelines to help you assist someone seeking help about domestic and family violence.

You can also download these guidelines in a PDF format at Information for religious and community leaders responding to domestic and family violence (PDF, 403.1 KB)

The guidelines can also be downloaded in the following languages:

Arabic - اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ (PDF, 645.4 KB)‎
Chinese Simple - 中文(简体)
Chinese Traditional - 中文繁體
Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt (PDF, 575.6 KB)
Punjabi - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (PDF, 703.5 KB)
Turkish - Türkçe (PDF, 576.3 KB)
Hindi - हिन्दी (PDF, 813.3 KB)

Responding to people who experience DFV

Guidelines on how to safely respond to someone seeking help.

Note-taking

Guidelines for taking notes when assisting people experiencing domestic and family violence

Responding to people who use violence

Guidelines on having a conversation with people who use violence.

Did you know? Some facts about DFV

Find the answers to some common questions asked about domestic and family violence.

Helpful contacts

A list of contact numbers for services that can assist with domestic and family violence.

Raising awareness about domestic and family violence

Guidelines for raising awareness about DFV and examples of promotional activities.

You can download the Interfaith Domestic and Family Violence Declaration (PDF, 42.0 KB) that many religious leaders across NSW have already signed and committed, working in partnership with NSW government, to reduce domestic and family violence.

To learn more about domestic and family violence, visit:

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