My family is separating — what now?
- Emotional support
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Family violence support
- Are your children at risk?
- Child abuse
- Family violence orders
- Handing over children where there's potential for conflict or violence
- Planning ahead
- Support for children
- Support for me
- What the police can do
- What to do if you or your children are in danger
- What happens if you leave the family home
- What to do if you suspect child abuse
- Financial support
- Legal support
Child Abuse
Child abuse is an act by any adult that endangers a child or young person's physical or emotional health or development.
There are four types of child abuse:
- physical
- emotional
- neglect
- sexual.
Hitting, shaking, and sexual activity such as fondling a child are all examples of abusive behaviours. Neglect refers to failing to provide for a child's basic needs so the child can develop normally.