Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers from the South Brisbane District, Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit (DFV&VPU) joined representatives from the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation at the Torian Pro last weekend. The team engaged with the community to support the prevention of domestic and family violence (DFV).
By raising awareness of DFV and what a healthy relationship looks like, the QPS aims to empower community members to seek support if they identify unhealthy behaviours in their relationship.
A healthy relationship is trusting, supportive and safe. No one should be scared by their partner or someone in their family.
Domestic and family violence does not always involve physical violence, it can take many forms including coercive control and non-physical forms of abuse. It’s in our control to end coercive control.
The QPS is committed to empowering communities to recognise the signs of DFV, intervene safely, and support victim survivors effectively.
Whether you’re an officer, community member, or organisation, everyone has a role to play in ending DFV.
The QPS is committed to working with and for the community to end domestic and family violence.
For more information on Domestic and Family Violence and how police can help, visit www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence.
Reporting -reach out
- If you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic and family violence, we encourage you to report it to police or access support services:
- If the incident is happening now, or if there is immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
- For non-urgent domestic and family violence matters, contact Policelink anytime on 131 444.
- If making a phone call or visiting a police station isn’t a safe option, you can request contact with police online for non-urgent domestic and family violence at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence
- A range of material and support services are available at Domestic and family violence | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
- Download the ‘Be There’ app to know what to say or how to ‘be there’ for a loved one, friend or colleague. Be There App – A domestic violence bystander support app
- Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is impacted by domestic and family violence.
