Worried about your safety?
If you are not in immediate danger, but are worried about your safety you can:
- call the police officer in charge of your case
- contact the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817.
Learn more about ways you can help protect your safety:
Avoid contact with the offender
Victims and witnesses should avoid contact with the accused person.
Intervention orders
An intervention order can help protect you and your family from anyone who is violent or makes you feel unsafe.
Making a safety plan
There are things you can do to help improve your safety and you can get help to make a plan that is right for your situation.
Protection at court
If you need to go to court as a victim or witness, there are measures in place to help protect you.
Online safety
Email and the internet may not be safe ways to communicate if you are concerned for your safety.
Crimes and safety
There are some crimes where people can be unsure if there is a problem or how much their safety could be at risk. You can learn more about how to deal with:
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