Domestic violence is a crime. Sometimes they may not understand the danger you and your children are in. You are the best judge of how safe you are. You can talk to others about your safety. There are legal remedies, such as Intervention Orders in Victoria, that can protect you from further violence.
Police can also lay criminal charges.
You don't have to tell us your name. Telephone interpreting services can be used for non-English speaking callers. Funded by the Department of Human Services, Victoria. Page uploaded 1998.