The Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WCDFVS) has a steadfast history operating as the peak body for domestic and family violence services, and campaigning for improved responses to and prevention of violence against women and their children Read More
Non-Fatal Strangulation
The Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WCDFVS) congratulates the WA Labor Government for its commitment to introducing specific non-fatal strangulation legislation into Western Australia and recognise that this is a significant step that will provide increased safety Read More
What is Domestic & Family Violence (DFV)?
DFV is deliberate behaviour where a perpetrator uses coercion and control to intimate and cause fear to a victim. DFV is categorised as: • Physical abuse • Emotional abuse • Financial abuse • Verbal abuse • Spiritual and cultural abuse Read More
Metropolitan & Regional Refuges
For Families & SinglesKira House – Rise Network Ph: (08) 6274 3791 Mobile: 0408 895 613DV, Women 14 to 18yrs, 24hr Access Pat Thomas HousePh: (08) 9535 4775 / 0434 318 089 DV, Women 18+, Children 16+, Boys to 18yrs, 24hr Read More
30th Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March
Women’s Council is pleased to partner with the Dept of Communities , Anglicare , Stopping Family Violence , Unions WA and Australian Workers Union to hold this important event . Friday, 27 November 2020 Supreme Court Gardens (cnr Barrack St Read More
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