Adolescent Violence Support
Breaking the cycle through professional support
At Family Life, we’re committed to family safety and helping young people thrive. We have several services and programs that that may be able to assist if you are experiencing adolescent violence in the home including;
- Family Support Services
- Counselling
- Parenting education programs
How We Help
If your child is acting out, or using violence or abuse to intimidate or control you, we can;
- Help you to understand your adolescent’s behaviour
- Support your adolescent to get back onto the right path through program intervention
- Support you and other family members
- Help to re-establish a harmonious household
Getting Started
If you’d like to learn more about the services we offer at Family Life, please call us on (03) 8599 5433 — we’re happy to answer your questions.
If you’re seeking support for yourself or someone else, please complete our online support request form, and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please contact the Orange Door if you feel you need immediate support with adolescent violence in your home. The Orange Door will refer you to the most appropriate service.
FAQs
What is adolescent violence?
How do I know if my child is engaging in violent behaviour?
There are a number of warning signs that your child is using abusive or violent behaviour including physical, emotional and financial abuse.
Physical abuse can include hitting, punching, shoving, kicking, spitting, breaking and throwing things, bullying behaviour toward siblings, and cruelty to pets.
Emotional abuse can include verbal abuse, swearing, yelling, put downs, playing minds games and making threats to run away, hurt or kill themselves.
Financial abuse can include demanding money or purchases you can’t afford, stealing money of possessions, and incurring debts that you have to pay.
What support does Family Life offer for adolescent violence?
We have several services and programs that that may be able to assist if you are experiencing adolescent violence in the home. To start, please contact The Orange Door to refer you to the most appropriate service.
What should I do if I feel unsafe in my home due to my child’s behaviour?
Family Life is not a crisis service. If you need emergency assistance or feel at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000. For other crisis support visit our Contact Us page.
What role do parent/s play in the support of their child when experiencing adolescent violence?
Parents play an essential role by supporting their child, participating in counseling sessions when appropriate, implementing strategies at home, and fostering a positive environment. We work closely with families to ensure everyone feels supported.
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