Women; intimate partner violence
Since age 15
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DEHMAZANG / DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCEHome should
Home should
feel safe.
Recognise abuse, understand the evidence and find support — a Persian and English resource for our community in Australia.
01 / THE EVIDENCE
A reality that needs to be seen
Australia, Personal Safety Survey 2021–2022. Adults 18+; experiences since age 15. National estimates.
Men; intimate partner violence
Since age 15
ABSWomen; economic abuse
Cohabiting partner; since age 15
ABSDifferent forms of violence and abuse
Percentage of women and men; categories overlap and must not be added.
WomenMen
Read the full data table
| Group | Women % | Men % |
|---|---|---|
| Intimate partner violence | 23 | 7.3 |
| Cohabiting partner violence | 17 | 5.5 |
| Cohabiting partner emotional abuse | 23 | 14 |
| Cohabiting partner economic abuse | 16 | 7.8 |
One step at a time
01 / The choice is yours
Speak to a specialist service about your situation. You do not need to have all the answers to reach out.
Read source02 / Plan around your situation
A specialist service or trusted person can help with a safety plan. Leaving is not always immediately safe.
Read source03 / Support someone you know
Listen without judgement and do not make decisions for them. Specialist services also support friends and family.
Read source03 / KEEP THESE CLOSE
Information. Connection. Support.
Recognising different forms of abuse
No. Threats, isolation, control of money and forced monitoring of a phone can also be part of family violence. Abuse is not limited to married couples.
Official website1800RESPECT
Domestic, family and sexual violence support, 24/7. Ask for an interpreter when calling.
1800 737 732Official websiteNSW Domestic Violence Line
Support and referrals in NSW, 24/7.
1800 656 463Official websiteSafety planning in Farsi
Official 1800RESPECT safety-planning information.
Official websiteSafety planning in Dari
Dari information on safety planning and support.
Official websiteSpeak with an interpreter
Call 1800RESPECT and request an interpreter; SMS and chat are currently English-only.
Official websiteTechnology and safety
Information about safer browsing and digital traces.
Official websiteFamily violence and visas
Official Home Affairs information and support pathways; individual circumstances differ.
Official websiteData and survey methods
ABS Personal Safety Survey tables and definitions.
Official website04 / GOOD TO KNOW
A little more clarity
Is abuse only physical?
No. Threats, isolation, control of money and forced monitoring of a phone can also be part of family violence. Abuse is not limited to married couples.
Read sourceHow do I request an interpreter?
Call 1800 737 732 and name your language, or call TIS on 131 450 and ask for 1800RESPECT.
Read sourceDoes Quick exit clear my history?
No. Quick exit only opens a general website. If your device is monitored, use a safer device if possible.
Read sourceIf you are in immediate danger
Call 000. For specialist family violence support, contact 1800RESPECT.