Domestic abuse

Domestic Abuse is a pattern of abusive behaviour by one person again another. It occurs in all social, age and cultural groups. It can also occur in any relationship:

• Boyfriends, girlfriends, partners, husbands or wives
• Ex-boyfriends, ex-girlfriends, ex-partners, ex-husbands or ex-wives
• Carers or paid support workers
• Parents, guardians or other family members
• Adult children
• Other people you live with or see often, whether inside or outside the home

Domestic Abuse includes:

• Physical Violence
• Sexual Violence
• Emotional Abuse
• Verbal Abuse
• Property Damage
• Financial Abuse
• Threats to Harm
• Stalking

Domestic Abuse is damaging to victims, their children, family and friends.

South Australia Police support victims of domestic abuse and attends domestic abuse situations.

The highest priority is given to the protection and ongoing safety of victims and their children.

Where possible we try to hold the person responsible for the violence accountable for their actions.

Find out more about domestic violence on the 1800RESPECT website.

Help and support at domestic violence situations

Police assistance

Call Triple Zero (000) if the situation is an emergency.

Call 131 444 for non-urgent police assistance.

Find your local police station

Seek advice about your options

If you live in the metropolitan area contact the Family Violence Investigation Section in your District:

• Eastern, phone 7322 4890
• Northern, phone 8207 9288
• Western, phone 8207 6413
• Southern, phone 8392 9172

If you live in the country contact the Family Violence Investigation Section at your local police station.

Occurrence Report

If you have already lodged an Occurrence Report you can check the status of your report via the Track My Crime link.

Counselling and emergency accommodation

National Sexual Assault Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Service on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).