MEN'S REFERRAL SERVICE
If you're a man who is:
If you're a man who is:
and you want to do something about it, then call the
The Men's Referral Service aims to provide men with appropriate information and referral options which will assist them to take further action to stop their violent or abusive behaviour.
The Men's Referral Service has an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of services which are available to men throughout Victoria.
The Men's Referral Service is operated by trained male volunteers.
The
Men's
Referral Service is confidential and anonymous.
Types of family violence and controlling behaviours can include:
PHYSICAL
punching, hitting, shoving, kicking or injuring with
weapons.
SEXUAL
forcing or demanding sex or sexual acts which your
partner does not wish to perform.
VERBAL
harassment, put downs, insults, comments intended
to humiliate, and name calling.
SOCIAL
not allowing your partner or child to have friends, isolating
them
from other family members, denying them access to the
car
or telephone and making public insults.
FINANCIAL
expecting your partner to cope with inadequate money
and not sharing the family resources fairly.
EMOTIONAL
using threats or manipulative behaviour,
such as threatening to leave or commit suicide, unless
you get your way.
SPIRITUAL
putting down your partner's religious or spiritual beliefs,
preventing her from attending religious gatherings.
MALE PRIVILEGE
expecting your partner or child should obey or serve
you,
or that your opinions, feelings and actions are more
important than theirs.
Remember, there is a place that men can call...
Men's Referral Service
for free and independent advice
(03) 9428 2899 or
STD Freecall 1800 065 973
12noon to 9pm
Monday to Friday
This service is confidential and anonymous.
Men's Referral Service Inc. Office: PO Box 417
Richmond Victoria Australia 3121
Telephone Admin: (03) 9428 7264 Fax (03)
9428 7513 email: vnet@vicnet.net.au
Last updated: 30 September 1998.