Domestic Violence Crisis Service Act

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Interested in being part of the DVCS Team? Not sure how you can help? Apply to become a DVCS Social Media Champion.
You do not have to experienced violence to be part of this program. We want people of any gender, age or cultural identity. Only requirement is you live in the ACT region.
... Find out more on our website: http://ow.ly/2yMZ30lZwLz
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*** 2018 SECRET SANTA APPEAL ***
We know you have all been sitting on the edge of your seats waiting to find out what we are doing for this year's 2018 Secret Santa Appeal. Well, wait no further.........
You don't even need to get off your couch or move from your desk for this one!... We have enough toiletries to last a few years - thank you! But we really need help purchasing food and petrol vouchers, phone credit and funding entertainment for those who are placed in emergency accommodation.
Log onto our purchasing platform and select how you want to support our clients from as little as $10. Every cent you spend goes exactly where you direct it. All purchases $2 and over are tax deductable.
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My partner threatens our pet if I don't keep the house clean. That's their way of motivating me.
FALSE: It is never ok for your partner to threaten to or hurt your pet, regardless of what you have or haven't done.
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence is intentional and systematic and often increases in frequency and severity the longer the relationship goes on. This reference is just one element in a possible range of behaviours people who live with violence an...d controlling behaviours within their relationship can experience. In isolation, it might seem like nothing, but putting it together with other behaviours is not ok. if you are unsure about what you are experiencing, please contact our 24/7 crisis line on 02 6280 0900 so we can have a chat about what you are experiencing, how you feel about that and what supports we can put in place to help keep you safe.
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Speaking to the Canberra Times in February 2017 about the rise in domestic violence reports between November and January, ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service executive director Mirjana Wilson said, “I don’t think we can ever say it’s happening more, it’s just being reported more.”

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Here at DVCS we are always striving to provide our clients with a quality service that recognises individual difference such as age, culture, gender, sexuality, ability, location and circumstance. We value and respond to the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.
To ensure we continue to maintain a high level of support to our clients, and to improve, we do ask clients to complete a short survey.
If you have engaged with DVCS over the past month, we warmly invite you to pa...rticipate in client satisfaction survey which can be done online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DVCS201820 19
Feedback can be provided confidentially. Alternatively, if you wish to provide feedback in a different format, you are welcome to email us at admin@dvcs.org.au or telephone us during regular business hours on 02 6280 6999.
Thank you for helping us to continue to provide a crucial service to those in the Canberra community who are experiencing violence and/or abuse within their relationships.
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DVCS has been helping Canberrans affected by family and domestic violence for 30 years, providing emergency and long-term support services to help break the domestic violence cycle.
You can call us on 6280 0900 24/7, reverse charges and without giving us your name.

Family and domestic violence is intended to cause fear and can include physical, verbal, emotional, financial, sexual or psychological abuse.
Please call us on 6280 0900, 24/7 to find out more. Reverse charge calls are accepted and you don't need to give us your name.

#loveshouldnthurt #enddomesticviolence #endfamilyviolence #endintimatepartnerviolence #endDFV

My partner works hard all day, so it's understandable he gets mad and violent with me when he gets home.
FALSE: It isn't ever ok for someone to be physically assaulted at any time, no matter how difficult their job or day has been.
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence is intentional and systematic and often increases in frequency and severity the longer the relationship goes on. This reference is just one element in a possible range of behaviours people who live w...ith violence and controlling behaviours within their relationship can experience. In isolation, it might seem like nothing, but putting it together with other behaviours is not ok. if you are unsure about what you are experiencing, please contact our 24/7 crisis line on 02 6280 0900 so we can have a chat about what you are experiencing, how you feel about that and what supports we can put in place to help keep you safe.
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#loveshouldnthurt #enddomesticviolence #endfamilyviolence #endintimatepartnerviolence #endDFV

Approximately 68% of men over the age of 15 years have sought advice about the violence they have experienced at the hands of their current or former partner, compared to just 46% of women.

Our Support Groups are on the jars at Grill'd Manuka for the month of October.
So if you're looking for something yum to eat tonight, get on down to Grill'd Manuka!

DVCS and YWCA Canberra are seeking women who have experienced violence and/or controlling behaviour within a past relationship who want to be become a Voices for Change Advocate.
Find out more here: https://dvcs.org.au/get-involed/education -training/

If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence you can get help and support by calling our 24/7 crisis line on 6280 0900 or visiting our website. Our crisis line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and we accept reverse charge calls. You don't need to give us your name. http://ow.ly/rsDy30lZwNr

Did you know Crimsafe have been one of our major sponsors since 2015, and we can't thank them enough for their continued support.
THANK YOU!

*** 2018 SECRET SANTA APPEAL ***
Thank you to our recent donors, all anonymous people - you are wonderful super stars! They have purchased a grocery voucher and made two contributions to the areas most in need.
We have enough toiletries to last a few years - thank you! But we really need help purchasing food and petrol vouchers, phone credit and funding entertainment for those who are placed in emergency accommodation.
... Log onto our purchasing platform and select how you want to support our clients from as little as $10. Every cent you spend goes exactly where you direct it. All purchases $2 and over are tax deductable.
http://ow.ly/JOWo30m9wCH
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