Leaving a violent and abusive relationship can be hard.
These are only some of the reasons why women are forced to stay in an abusive relationship. Leaving the situation can be pretty stressful and overwhelming, especially with little or no support.
The aim of the Staying Home Leaving Violence program is to prevent you and your children becoming homeless or having to move away from your support system of family and friends, and the school and community where you live.
The program works in cooperation with NSW Police to remove the perpetrator (the violent partner) from the family home so that you and your children can stay safely where you are. It provides a range of support, such as safety planning, improving home security, help in managing finances, support for children, and helping you with the complicated legal process.
The providers of the program understand that it’s the violent person – your partner or ex-partner – who is responsible for their own abusive behaviour and is committing a crime by hurting you and or your children.
Our SHS Team has specialist Domestic and Family Violence workers who can support you when you are homeless because of Domestic and Family Violence. The team can support you with the housing system and /or applying for private rentals and rental subsidies.
When: Monday to Friday
Time: By Appointment
Where: 3 Phillip Street, Raymond Terrace or we can come to you!
Are you living with someone who uses power and control over you?
