Media Release

Domestic and Family Violence month

As part of Domestic and Family Violence month, police are hoping to raise awareness that domestic violence takes on many forms and affects within the community.

Is it acknowledged that women are the predominant group that are subjected to domestic and family violence and with Mother’s Day coming up this week end, the Queensland Police Service would ask the community to reflect on the impact that domestic and family violence has on mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and mothers to be.

Inspector Paul Fogg from the Domestic Violence Unit says it is important to realise domestic and family violence is also not limited to just physical abuse.

“Domestic and family violence can also include financial abuse, intimidation, harassment, verbal abuse, property damage and sexual abuse. It is about looking beyond the stereotypes and recognising this violence takes on a number of forms.”

Inspector Fogg said, “One of the greatest gifts that some mothers could receive this week end would be the stopping of the violence that they are subjected to.”

This month police and other agencies are encouraging people in a relationship who are using violent and abusive behavior to control another person to recognise and acknowledge what they are doing is not acceptable and to seek some assistance.

The entire community can also assist by not condoning the use of domestic and family violence through their silence. 

Assistance is available through DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or Mensline on 1800 600 636. More information is also available from the police website – www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/crimeprevention/dv. Information can be obtained discreetly and confidentially.

If there is a current threat of injury, damage to property or you are in fear please contact police on 000.

“If you are a victim, there are many support services available and you are not alone. Police officers can help with protection and refer you to a support agency.”