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Violence against women: what can I do?

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Female This article is written for women and assumes a male offender, however SECASA acknowledges that both men and women can be survivors of sexual abuse and that offenders can be male and female.

Contents

  1. Violence against women: what can I do?
  2. What is violence?
  3. Stalking
  4. The impact of violence
  5. Myths and facts about violence
  6. What can I do about violence?
  7. Thinking about safety
  8. Legal action I can take
  9. What is an intervention order?
  10. Who can you be protected from?
  11. How do I get an intervention order?
  12. What happens if the person does not do what the order says?
  13. Where can I get help?
  14. VCCAV your link to change

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