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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, 459.3 KB)

The guidelines can also be downloaded in the following languages:

Responding to people who experience DFV
Guidelines on how to safely respond to someone seeking help.
Responding to people who use violence
Guidelines on having a conversation with people who use violence.
Helpful contacts
A list of contact numbers for services that can assist with domestic and family violence.
Note-taking
Guidelines for taking notes when assisting people experiencing domestic and family violence
Did you know? Some facts about DFV
Find the answers to some common questions asked about 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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Last updated:

27 Sep 2024