Services for menIn recent years both Commonwealth and State governments have made family (or domestic) violence a priority policy initiative. A number of public awareness campaigns have been run to educate Australians on the need to develop respectful, caring, violence free relationships. Statistical information, gathered over a long period of time, shows that women are more likely to be the victims of family violence, with intimate male partners most likely to be the perpetrators. However, men may also be victims of this type of violence in either a heterosexual or same sex relationship. The traditional family structure has changed significantly in recent decades and our society now recognises a number of different family structures, including same sex relationships. The Relationships Act 2003 defines a significant relationship as "…a relationship between two adult persons (a) who have a relationship as a couple; and (b) who are not married to one another or related by family." Violence within same sex relationships does occur, as does intimate partner violence against men in heterosexual relationships. These forms of violence often go unreported by the male victims. The information contained in this website can be used by all victims of family violence. All victims should call the Police in emergency situations, particularly if under threat, or actually experiencing physical violence. Where to get help in Tasmania:
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