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Free resources for professionals to prevent violence against women in workplaces.

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Free resources for journalists, survivors and university educators to prevent violence against women by improving media reporting.

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Free resources to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence in primary and secondary schools.

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Free evidence-based tools and resources to prevent violence against women in universities and TAFEs.

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Free resources for national sporting organisations to understand and promote gender equality.

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Free tools and resources to prevent violence against women anywhere you live, work or play.

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A free resource supporting local governments to prevent violence against women in their workplaces and communities.

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Practice guidance: Responding to disclosures

This guide aims to help you by providing important background information on disclosures, tips for how to respond appropriately and sensitively when someone discloses, suggested comments and phrases you can use, and referral information for national support services.

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Practice guidance: Responding to disclosures

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Our Watch does not provide emergency assistance or support services to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault. If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call 000. For sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service call 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 for 24/7 phone and online services.

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