Settlement Guide: Stop the cycle of violence, be a positive role model

Often we hear expressions about disrespectful or aggressive behavior towards girls, “boys will be boys” or “it's okay, he does it because he likes you”.

Domestic Violence can be started early in childhood Source: Getty / Getty Images

Although these expressions may seem harmless on the surface, subconsciously they normalize aggression as something inherent in boys or something provoked by girls, experts say.

Notall forms of incivility lead to violence, but we know that violence begins with disrespect. We can end this cycle by stopping it at the beginning.

Support and Services

1800RESPECT1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au

Lifeline 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

For assistance services in your state and territory, press here

If you or someone you know has been affected by harassment or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

Incase of emergency, call 000.

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