Port Macquarie & Hastings Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Service was formed in 1980 as the Hastings Women and Children’s Refuge Inc. to provide crisis accommodation and support to women and their children or single women escaping domestic violence or in crisis.
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Information for Women
There is now a specific program in Coffs Harbour for men who want to stop using violent and controlling behaviour called a Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
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Verbal Abuse and harassment includes put downs, insults, name calling, swearing, yelling aggressively and persistent checking up on your partner or former partner. Psychological and emotional abuse can include humiliation, threats, insults, harassment, checking her phone / Facebook, monitoring daily routines and ongoing criticism all contribute to psychological and emotional abuse.
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There are a wide range of professional services available to support Women and Children experiencing Domestic Violence.
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There is a wide range of Gov’t and Agency services available for Men who are both victims and perpetrators of Domestic Violence.
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There are special programs for men who want to stop using violent and controlling behaviour called Men’s Behaviour Change Programs.
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