Domestic & Family Violence Services
The Domestic Violence Response Enhancement (DVRE) Program at Coast Shelter is part of the NSW Government’s initiatives to combat domestic violence for women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness because of domestic and family violence.
The Program offers domestic and family violence tailored support including assessment, safety planning, and case coordination services with increased access to crisis and temporary accommodation options and support.
Domestic and family violence can include
- Coercive control or Controlling behaviour
- Sexual assault and violence
- Physical violence and verbal abuse
- Psychological and Emotional abuse
- Social isolation
- Technology-facilitated or image-based abuse
- Legal and Financial abuse
- Stalking or harassment
Everyone deserves to feel safe
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home and in their relationships and when they go about their lives. Domestic and family violence impact all parts of our community, with impact felt in safety, wellbeing, and housing stability. Coast Shelter is committed to tackling gendered violence and working to improve the lives of the clients we serve.
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Get Help Now
If you require help for yourself or someone else, contact Coast Shelter.