If you or someone you know has been affected by family violence, we are here to help. Victoria Police will act to protect anyone from family violence.
Learn how to make a family violence report, and where to get discreet help.
In an emergency
If anyone is in immediate danger and you need urgent police assistance, or to report family violence happening now, call Triple Zero (000).
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Report family violence to police
To report family violence to police:
- in an emergency or life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000)
- if there is no immediate danger, call or visit your local police station during their opening hours.
Victoria Police investigate all reports of family violence.
You can make a report if you are experiencing family violence yourself, concerned about someone you know, or if you work for a support service.
You can contact police at any time to talk about family violence – even if it happened a long time ago and you have not told anyone about it before.
Report family violence to Crime Stoppers
You can also report family violence to Crime Stoppers Victoria.
Please note: reports to Crime Stoppers will not receive an immediate police response.
You should always call Triple Zero (000) if you need help straight away.
Report family violence or sexual offences perpetrated by a Victoria Police employee
Victoria Police take allegations of family violence committed by Victoria Police employees seriously.
A dedicated unit investigates the most serious allegations of family violence or sexual offences committed by Victoria Police employees.
For more information about reporting these offences, visit Options Guide For Victim Survivors of Victoria Police Perpetrated Family Violence or Sexual Offences.
Report a family violence intervention order or safety notice breach
It is a criminal offence to disobey a family violence intervention order or safety notice.
If there is a breach of a family violence intervention order or safety notice:
- in an emergency or life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000)
- if there is no immediate danger or you do not need an urgent police response, contact your local police station during their opening hours.
Find more information about family violence intervention orders and safety notices.
Discreet help
In some situations, it may be difficult or unsafe to ask police for help.
Safe Steps offer confidential support 24 hours, 7 days a week. To keep you safe, they can provide advice about:
- safety planning, including ways to stay safe at home, and
- emergency accommodation when you need to leave your home to be safe.
To contact Safe Steps:
- call 1800 015 188
- visit the Safe Steps website.
You can also apply for a family violence intervention order online through the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.
For more advice, contact a family violence legal service.
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