Am I a bystander to family violence? S2 E1

Most of us would hate to think that we allow family violence to happen, but most of us do. There are well documented reasons why we become bystanders and in our first episode of Season Two you’ll get the opportunity to hear how it happens and what you can do to go beyond a bystander and take real practical action that will help. In this episode Penny Terry speaks with women who have experienced family violence, along family violence experts and also men who reflect on the changes they’ve made in their own behaviours.SHOW NOTES and LINKS:NOTE: This podcast discusses family violence which may be triggering for some listeners. It also contains legal information which is not intended as legal advice.Scroll down for useful contact details for family violence support services and individual legal advice and links to resources.LEGAL ADVICE:Women's Legal Service TasmaniaA free statewide service - 1800 682 468The telephone advice line is the first point of contact for all legal advice and assistance.You can call the 1800 service from anywhere in Tasmania, and the call will not be displayed on your telephone bill. All calls are completely confidential. Visit www.womenslegaltas.org.au or call 1800 682 468You can find contact details for the women's legal service in your area here: http://www.wlsa.org.au/contact_usYou can find many useful FREE resources on the WLST webpage via this link:https://womenslegaltas.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/Legal Aid TasmaniaEveryone can receive free legal advice from Legal Aid Tasmania.Visit www.legalaid.tas.gov.au or call the advice line on 1300 366 611You can find contact information for the Legal Aid service in your state or territory here https://www.nationallegalaid.org/contact/Launceston Community Legal CentreThis service provides free legal advice for people in the North East of Tasmania (63 phone region). The solicitors will be able to give you information on your legal issue and advise you as to what your next steps should be in relation to that issueVisit www.lclc.net.au or Free Call: 1800 066 019Hobart Community Legal ServiceThe Hobart Community Legal Service provides free legal information advice and referrals to people in southern Tasmania.Visit www.hobartlegal.org.au to find the contact centre closest to you or call Head Office on 6223 2500North West Community Legal CentreA free one off advice and referral legal service to residents on the North West Coast of Tasmania.Visit www.nwclc.org.au or call 6424 8720FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:TASMANIAFamily Violence Counselling and Support Service1800 608 1229:00am to midnight Weekdays4:00pm to midnight Weekends and Public Holidays.Offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence.Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) Southern Tasmania1800 697 877Provides 24/7 support, information and counselling in Southern Tasmania to males and females of all ages who been victim of recent rape or sexual assault or sexually abused at any time of their lives.Family Violence Response & Referral Line1800 633 937Provides 24/7, including public holidays, information and referral service by which callers are able to access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at...