Violence against women: what can I do?

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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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